Eczema Triggers

What’s causing my eczema to flare? Learn more about what can aggravate eczema symptoms.

What are the major triggers that worsen eczema?

In this blog we answer two key questions: What triggers eczema and what causes it in the first place?

What clothing material is best for eczema?

This article from WebMD, reviewed by a doctor, describes the best fabrics for eczema prone skin.

Is it diet or environment? Here’s the latest research on what may be triggering eczema flares.

Parents of children with eczema often end up on a long journey to determine what triggers their child’s flares, and food is often suspected to be a culprit. In three podcast episodes we talk about the link between diet and eczema.

Episode 9: It Takes Two To Tango: Exploring the Relationship Between Food Allergies and Eczema

Episode 12: Feed Babies Peanuts? The latest science on the intersection of eczema and food allergies

Episode 26: Embracing your allergies: How micro-exposures to an allergen can make eczema better.

Eczema Triggers: What Parents have to Say

In this short video, Christine, one of our coaches and a fellow parent, offers an overview of eczema triggers. This link provides more information on common triggers and “patch testing”, which can help you identify triggers like irritants and allergens.

Can weather affect eczema? Learn more about the research.

Why does my eczema get worse in the winter? Why does my eczema flare up in the summer?

Weather can affect different individuals’ skin in different ways and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. In this blog we summarize the research on the relationship between weather and eczema in children.