What makes the eczema worse?
The allergic reaction is conditioned by the contact with the allergen. There are many impetuses, which can worsen the allergic reaction, in particular its clinical state. The well known factors, which worsen the eczema symptoms include:
● itching
● dry skin
● warm
● woollen, nylon and acryl fibres
● viral infections
● staphylococcus skin infections ( Staphylococcus aureaus bacteria infection)
● food non-toleration
● food irritants (spice, spicy vegetable, tomatoes, citrus fruits)
● rash/urticaria
● weather and climate changes
● contact with original or further allergens (mites, pets)
● other irritating matters (soup, chlorine water in the pool)
● it can be worsen by the stress, although eczema does not belong to the psychogenic diseases
Special regime is necessary in case of infants and children. Nursing mother should exclude all irritating food components – eggs, milk, dairy products, and nuts. Unless the clinical state of the child is not improved within a month, the former eating habits can be returned. It is necessary to nurse the child as long as possible, at least for six months.
While starting with the artificial food the food ingredients should be added gradually one by one! The allergy causing food (chapter on the allergens) is added to the food as late as possible. If the child reacts to new food ingredient by clinical state worsening, its elimination is needed at once.
The child’s skin is creamed regularly – the appropriate unguent is recommended by your physician.
The child should have the nails cut due to the limitations of the skin damages caused by itching. As for the sleeping suit the soft long sleeved cotton pyjamas with trousers are recommended since they protect the patients from irritating and itching.
The child should have made the surroundings harmonic and peaceful without any stress factors. The good, profound sleep should be supported.
Tags: allergen, allergic reaction, eczema symptoms, Skin