Worse in winter Central heating is used more, entering from cold and harsh weather to warm areas and vice versa.
Some find UV rays from the sun more harmful especially in summer.
Exercise:
Sweating a lot and working in sweaty environments.
The skin exposed to wet and dampness leading to the skin being red and sore or exposed to water especially if hard, chalky or heavy chlorinated e.g. swimming pools.
UV rays and sun beds
Family history (not discoid eczema)
Standard of living:
Dust mites thrive in dusty areas
Dust
Poor ventilated areas
Rough and/or layers of clothing:
Clothes can irritate the skin
Layers of clothes cause the skin one to sweat a lot and trap moisture and heat.
Excessive water contact:
Too much water can reduce oil protective layer on the skin and decrease the water proof barrier. One should be less than 20 minutes when having a shower or bath.
Medication makes you lose water causing skin dehydration.
Source: HealthSaline
Source: regional derm
Source: https://www.pcds.org.uk/clinical-guidance/eczema-eczema-herpeticum 'Eczema herpeticum' Rash appear can appear anywhere on body of any size
Symptoms
Lesions appear as several (2 – 20) hypopigmented patches ranging in size from 1-4 cm, which may have slight and subtle scale?
Lesions on the cheeks, around the mouth and chin, forehead, neck, shoulders, upper chest and upper arms (Patches appear more pronounced on dark or suntanned skin)?
Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:
Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice
Detailed Information
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