Environmental and
Environmental Risk Factors:
Those who live in developed countries seem to be more prone to develop eczema. Also those who live in extreme cold or extreme heat locations. Other environmental factor include: skin irritants, allergens, microbe, food, and stress. These would most likely be triggers because the are allergens that people may be allergic to. Examples of these irritants would be:
MG217. (2017). Know Your Eczema Triggers. Retrieved April 13, 2017 from www.mg217.com/your-eczema/triggers/
WebMD. (2017). Understanding Eczema-the Basics.Retrieved on April 17, 2017 from http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/eczema/understanding-eczema-basics
- soaps
- perfumes
- cosmetics
- alcohol
- rough clothing
- synthetic fibers
- chlorine
- tobacco smoke
- juices from fresh fruits, meats, and vegetables
- dust
- mites
- pets
- pollen
- mold
- dandruff
- high and low humidity
- perspiration from exercise
- eggs
- seeds
- soy products
- wheat
- dairy
- stress
MG217. (2017). Know Your Eczema Triggers. Retrieved April 13, 2017 from www.mg217.com/your-eczema/triggers/
WebMD. (2017). Understanding Eczema-the Basics.Retrieved on April 17, 2017 from http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/eczema/understanding-eczema-basics