Allergens are materials such as pollen, pet hair, dust mites and certain foods. They differ from person to person and create allergic responses.
Food allergies can cause flare-ups, in particular for children with moderate to severe eczema. Dust mites, cockroaches, pollens, hairy/feathered animals, and chemicals can also aggravate eczema in young children. Your doctor might advise allergy testing and food challenges to see if certain allergens make the rash and itching worse.
Actions you can take
In order to avoid contact with these allergens, careful cleaning is advisable, as well as avoiding as far as possible any environment where they might occur.
