what triggers one infant's eczema won't trigger another's. still there are some common eczema triggers to avoid including: dry skin. this is often caused by low humidity especially during winter when homes are well-heated and the air is dry. dry skin can make baby's eczema more itchy. irritants. think scratchy wool clothes perfumes body soaps and laundry soaps. these can all trigger baby's eczema flares. stress. children with baby eczema may react to stress by flushing which leads to itchy irritated skin -- and an increase in eczema symptoms. heat and sweat. both heat and sweat can make the itch of infant eczema worse. allergens. there's still debate as to whether food allergies in children trigger eczema. some experts believe that removing cow's milk peanuts eggs and citrus fruits from a child's diet may help control eczema symptoms.
what triggers eczema in children?