Avoiding Triggers

People with eczema are overly sensitive to anything that triggers itching. Identifying what triggers itching and flare-ups of the rash is important for any eczema patient. Once identified, avoidance is the best policy. The things I have found that trigger my eczema are: wool, grass, dust, pets, hot showers, dry air, and sweat. Certain soaps, lotions, shampoos, and detergents have also triggered itch for me. Right now I use Dove Sensitive Skin soap, Tide Free and Clear detergent, Lubriderm Sensitive Skin lotion, and generic brand Vaseline. I've found these do not bother my skin.

Eczema sufferers can also interpret sensations as itch that others would not. Hair brushing across your face, for instance, may make someone with eczema itch when it is unlikely to make someone without eczema itch. Mild pain can also be interpreted as itch by eczema patients.