If you suffer from eczema than you know how distressing it can be.  Your skin is constantly irritable and inflamed.  What most people tend to do in this situation is run directly to the doctor for some expensive prescription cream that may or may not give relief.  Instead, try analyzing your environment — it’s free.  I know, analyze my environment?  Yes, your everyday environment is what triggers eczema inflammation most of all.  According to Skin Care News, “80% of eczema is caused by contact with harsh and toxic common household chemicals and environmental pollutants” this means, becoming anal retentive with your surrounding environment may be the real key to relieving the symptoms of eczema.  “One doctor, the head of a hospital’s atopic eczema unit, has had great success in treating eczema without drugs by incorporating

simple changes such as washing linens in hot water, vacuuming and dusting more frequently to get dust mites out of wall-to-wall carpeting, beds and furniture, switching to very mild soaps and detergents that don’t damage the protective surface layer of the skin, and reducing contact with harsh and toxic household chemicals. In many cases, these simple lifestyle and skin care changes are all the eczema treatment needed” (Skin Care News.com).  Also, a shielding lotion to protect yourself from these pollutants and common toxins has become a recommendation over prescription creams.  Shielding lotions allow the skin to heal and still guard against outside threats.  So before you rush out for a medicated cream, try adjusting your environment and stay aware of all things that may be causing any irritation.

Common Causes of Irritation: [ Via NIAMS.com ]

Wool or man-made fibersSoaps and cleaners
Some perfumes and makeup
Substances such as chlorine, mineral oil, or solvents
Dust or sand
Cigarette smoke
Eggs, peanuts, milk, fish, soy products, and wheat
Dust mites
Mold
Pollen
Dog or cat dander
Not using enough moisturizer after a bath
Low humidity in winter
Dry year-round climate
Long or hot baths and showers
Going from sweating to being chilled
Bacterial infections

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