Causes of Eczema
Your body is constantly changing. It is an interdependent, interrelated, incredibly complex, and highly efficient system. Because of its complexity, nailing down one specific cause of eczema is impossible. In addition to the genetic cause, there are external causes—things that come from outside the body, which may be identified as causes of eczema. Here is a quick flyover of the possible environmental factors that impact eczema.
Allergies and Eczema
Eczema and allergies are closely related. Hay fever, asthma, and allergies are all present on the same gene. Because of the tight interrelation, many of the things that trigger an allergic reaction can also cause eczema.
Diet and Eczema
Some foods have been identified as eczema triggers. This doesn’t many that a certain food is bad for everyone. Different people have different reactions to various food or food additives.
Chemicals and Eczema
Chemicals are everywhere. We put them in our hair when we shower. We lather up with them when we wash. We put them in our mouth when we brush our teeth. We put them on our face when applying makeup. We spread them on in the form of deodorant. We wash our dishes, clothes, and cars with them. We breathe them in when we go to work. Chemicals are everywhere. And, no, chemicals are not all bad. Chemicals are just part of life. With all the chemicals, however, there is bound to be the occasional negative reaction, and it is those reactions that may produce eczema.
Your Body and Eczema
Sometimes, eczema breaks out in the form of a rash. Vigorous exercise, a dirty diaper, sweat buildup, or oily accumulation may all produce eczema or eczema-like conditions on the skin.
Climate and Eczema
Eczema has long been linked to the climate. Cold weather is especially notorious for its negative effects on skin, and the elderly population must be very careful during the winter months, due to the possibility of cold-related eczema. Even concentrated heat may be to blame for some forms of eczema.
Eczema and Etcetera
Like I’ve said before, the causes of eczema are legion and elusive. Eczema can crop up at the most unlikely times, and can come from the most unlikely sources. Hormonal changes and mental factors can also be blameworthy in the retinue of eczema causing elements.
Be careful, but not too careful.
There one bit of advice to take away from this article. Nearly anything can cause eczema. Simply because one item, say eating strawberries, has been tied to someone’s eczema outbreak in the past, doesn’t meant that you will experience eczema if you eat a strawberry. Everyone is different. However, if you find that a certain type of clothing, detergent, or body soap is causing eczema, stop using it. Be careful, but realize that your body will respond differently to potential irritants.