There are also irritants present in food like juices from fruits, juices, meat, and vegetables.
Allergens
Allergens vary from person-to-person but common ones include dust mites, pets, pollen, mold, and dandruff. Common microbes like staphylococcus aureus, fungi, and viruses could cause itchiness and irritation, and eventually, eczema.
Certain Food
Food like common intolerances such as dairy, eggs, nuts, seeds, soy, and wheat could also trigger eczema.
On top of these irritants, stress and hormones can exacerbate symptoms especially for pregnant people and at certain points of menstruation.
Eczema Treatment and Medications
Eczema is one of the dermatitis conditions that don’t really have a cure. Oftentimes, eczema resolves itself after some time. There are many treatment plans to curb the symptoms and get rid of the pesky splotches.
Occasionally, areas of skin affected by atopic eczema can become infected. Signs of an infection can include:
- Worsening eczema
- Fluid that oozes from the skin
- Yellowish, whitish spots appearing on affected area or yellow crusting on the surface
- Skin becoming sore and swollen
- General feeling of discomfort; feeling hot and shivery
For eczema, the following may be prescribed as treatment and/or management:
- Antibiotics since this type of dermatitis can refer to antifungals as well.
- Antihistamines, which are anti-inflammatories for allergic triggers, help with the nighttime scratching due to drowsiness being a side effect and help with managing allergic triggers.
- Moisturizers. Eczema’s dryness and itchiness are brought about by the dehydration of your skin. Moisturizers can help with repairing your skin barrier.
- Corticosteroids, which are anti-inflammatory medication that comes in different forms, relieve inflammation and itchiness. Corticosteroids could be in topical cream or ointment form or could be taken orally or injected as systemic corticosteroids.
- Phototherapy is a treatment option that is administered by experts since it involves targeted light exposure. The afflicted areas are exposed to ultraviolet A (UVA), ultraviolet B (UVB), or a combination of both to treat acute to moderate cases.
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