5 Eczema Mistakes That May Trigger Your Flares
In order to keep your eczema at bay, avoid taking long, hot showers or using harsh exfoliants on your skin.
If you have eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by a rash with dry, itchy skin, it may take some trial and error to find a treatment that works well for you. You might even need to change the type of clothes you wear, as well as how you do your laundry.
In this video, learn common mistakes that may trigger or worsen your eczema, according to Nkem Ugonabo, MD, Dermatologist in New York City.
- Nkem Ugonabo, MD, MPHDr. Ugonabo is a board-certified dermatologist at UnionDerm in New York City and an Assistant Professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine’s Division of Dermatology.
References
Lee, J. H., et al. (2016). A comprehensive review of the treatment of atopic eczema. Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research.
Olabi, B., et al. (2021). Evidence-based management of eczema: five things that should be done more and five things that should be dropped. Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Paula Ludmann, P. (2023). 7 dermatologists’ skin care tips that can relieve symptoms of atopic dermatitis. American Academy of Dermatology Association.
