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Eczema: Environmental aggravating factors:


Scratching, excessive water contact, detergents and bubble bath may dry the skin in an already dry skin. A dry climate , solvents, tension, heat, sweat, playing on grass and wearing wool and nylon as well as playing on nylon carpets, skin friction, animal hair irritate the super sensitive skin.

Avoid: house dust- mites, cockroaches and environmental allergens especially on carpets and floors.

Prolonged breast feeding may prevent or suppress attacks.