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8 Things You Should Never Do If You Have Eczema

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8 Things You Should Never Do If You Have Eczema

Eczema can be annoying but to limit your odds of experiencing a flare up, here are some things all sufferers should avoid at all costs.

June 26, 2018

Eczema or atopic dermatitis can be identified as red, itchy rashes on your arms and legs. If you leave them untreated, it can sometimes cause open sores or resemble scaly skin. The condition itself is likely hereditary, and usually runs in the same circles as allergic rhinitis and asthma. To limit your odds of experiencing a flare up, here are some things to avoid:

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8 Things You Should Never Do If You Have Eczema
1. Take a Luxurious Bath
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A long soak in the tub might sound fantastic—but if you have atopic dermatitis, spending too long in the bathtub can leave your skin feeling itchy and red. Ideally, you’ll also limit your soak to no longer than 15 minutes a day.

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2. Wear an Itchy Sweater
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Any kind of abrasive texture, like wool or certain synthetic fibers, might irritate your skin. A better wardrobe choice: soft, cotton clothing in a looser cut, which won’t rub against your skin.

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3. Use Scented Laundry Detergents
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Scented laundry detergents and some dryer sheets can also bother your skin. Choose products that are free of fragrances and dyes; liquid ones tend to leave less irritating residues behind compared to powder versions.

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4. Wash With Anything Besides Fragrance Free Soaps
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Similar to scented laundry detergents, scented hand soaps, bubble baths, body washes, and lotions can all cause your skin to feel dry and itchy. Stay away from highly scented or perfumed soaps.

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5. Scratch Your Skin
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Scratching will lead to more rashes so instead, try reaching for a moisturizer at the first sign of a tingle to soothe that itch. You should also keep your fingernails trimmed and smooth so that you’ll be less likely to puncture the skin if you do end up scratching at it.

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6. Get Too Hot Or Cold
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During the warmer months, the high temperatures can sometimes bother people’s skin. Not only that, but sweating can cause irritation, too. Likewise, the cold, dry weather in winter can also trigger itchiness.

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7. Eat Trigger Foods
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Although the majority of eczema flare-ups aren’t caused by a person’s diet, there may be occasional cases where atopic dermatitis is exacerbated by food or drinks. To pinpoint what might be triggering your flare, try keeping track of your daily meals in a journal.

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8. Let Stress Take Over
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Emotional stress is known to be associated with eczema, but we are not exactly sure why. Some people’s eczema symptoms get worse when they’re feeling “stressed”. Others may become stressed, just knowing they have eczema, and this can make their skin flare up.

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