Eczema is a noncontagious skin condition. It can come in the form of dry, read, inflamed patches on skin. It can show up on many areas of the body including the face and hands. As of the time this article has been written, there is no known cure for eczema. But do not give up hope, because the closest thing that can come to being a cure is avoiding causes of eczema. And there are specific strategies to follow to help you accomplish this.

Be mindful of what you eat. Some of the major triggers of eczema are allergic reactions to certain foods. Many people do not pay attention to what they are eating, therefore they have no idea that food is actually causing their eczema flareups. Common foods that cause eczema flareups are: milk, wheat, soy, peanuts & shellfish. This is especially true when dealing with eczema and children, because many children are born with allergies. But the good news is, most kids eventually grow out of their allergies.

Everyone is different, so they may be allergic to more or less items. The best thing to do is to find a good allergist and ask for an allergy panel.

Be mindful of the humidity. Skin dryness is one of the most common causes of eczema. For sufferers of eczema, the skin condition may look like it’s gone. But in reality, it is really just lurking below the surface. What skin starts to dry out it gets harder for the body to fight it off. Here are some tips that can help with that:

1. Opt to take baths instead of taking showers. I know this goes against “green” living practices, but doing this gives your skin time to absorb water and get moisturized. The more soft and moist your skin is, the easier it will be for it to heal.
2. After the bath, coat your body with a petroleum-based moisturizer. Good old Vaseline is one of the best. Do this before howling yourself off. This will lock in the moisture and delay your skin from drying out even more.
3. While your body is wet, make sure there is no flowing air or breezes. Flowing air evaporates water, and rapidly evaporating water mixers and more dry.
4. Invest in a good humidifier. This is especially true if you have central air conditioning, which increases chances of your skin drying.

Be mindful of what closed you are wearing. Go for loose and cotton material clothes for your wardrobe. Avoid tight fitting clothes because they can cause chafing and increase the chances of your eczema flaring up. Avoid wool and polyester materials, they can irritate your skin and also cause inflammation.

There are more things that can trigger eczema. These two are among the most common. As stated before, consult with your doctor allergist, they should be able to find out more about your individual case.

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