WHAT THINGS APPEAR TO AGGRAVATE OR CAUSE ECZEMA?
· Sand, especially sandpits
· Dust
· Soaps and detergents
· Rough and woollen clothes
· Scratching and rubbing
· Frequent washing with soap, especially in winter
· Drying preparations such as calamine lotion
· Extremes of temperature, especially cold weather with low humidity
· Stress and emotional upsets
· Teething
· Certain foods which parents may identify