Patient/caregiver was educated on risk factors for eczema activation as follows:
- Environmental allergens:Individuals with genetic tendency to present with eczema upon exposure to normal allergens in the environment, such as, dust mites, pollen, pet hair, and mold can present with an activation of eczema. Triggers can also include chemicals used in sanitary and cosmetic products, such as, soaps, shampoos, disinfectants, deodorants, and colognes.
- Dietary allergens: Common dietary allergens with a potential to trigger eczema activation in individuals include milk & dairy products, wheat, barley, egg protein, seafood, and soy.
- Environmental temperature: Cold environmental temperature can dry the skin out, which can initiate an eczema response. Sweating in warm climates and during exercise can also precipitate activation of eczema. Sudden changes in environmental temperatures during quick moves from cold to warm and vice versa can also result in activation/worsening of eczema.
