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Avoid These 7 Eczema Triggers to Minimize Flares

To keep your eczema in check, steer clear of rough fabrics, harsh exfoliants, fragrances, or dyes.

Marisa Taylor KarasKaren Hovav, MD, FAAP
Written by Marisa Taylor Karas | Reviewed by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP
Updated on April 5, 2025
Featuring Nkem Ugonabo, MD, MPHReviewed by Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP | April 5, 2025

It’s important to know your eczema triggers so that you can minimize your symptoms and improve your quality of life, according to Nkem Ugonabo, MD, Dermatologist in New York City. In this video, learn common eczema triggers and how to reduce your exposure to them.

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Marisa Taylor Karas
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Marisa Taylor Karas
Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.
Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP
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Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP
Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.
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