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Here are some everyday things that can trigger allergies or an eczema flare or make them worse:

ALLERGENS

POLLEN

PET DANDER

MOLD

DUST MITES

PHYSICAL

STRESS

SWEAT

HORMONES

INFECTION

EXCESSIVE SCRATCHING OR RUBBING OF THE SKIN

CLIMATE

COLD, DRY WEATHER

LONG, HOT BATHS or SHOWERS

LOW HUMIDITY

IRRITANTS

  • Metals in particular, nickel.
  • Cigarette smoke.
  • Soaps and household cleaners.
  • Fragrances.
  • Certain fabrics such as wool and polyester.
  • Antibacterial ointment like neomycin and bacitracin.
  • Formaldehyde, which is found in household disinfectants, some vaccines, glues and adhesives.
  • Isothiazolinones, an antibacterial that is found in personal care products like baby wipes.
  • Cocamidopropyl betaine used to thicken shampoos and lotions.
  • Paraphenylene- diamine, which is used in leather dyes and temporary tattoos, among others.

Please understand that atopic dermatitis is more than just an allergic skin condition.  Even if you avoid all the above-known triggers, you will not be able to prevent or adequately control it with these measures alone.  Effective treatment strategies are available that can help you regain control over your AD.  The Aron Regimen® is an easy-to-use, safe, and economical treatment strategy that has helped thousands of patients overcome the misery of atopic dermatitis.  If interested, please visit us at www.EczemaSpecialist.com to learn more about how we can help you find freedom from your eczema.

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About dr. John Van Wagoner

Dr. John Van Wagoner is our lead eczema doctor. He is passionate about bringing healing and freedom to those who suffer from eczema. He has been successfully treating patients with all forms of eczema for over 15 years. His experience as a Board Certified Allergist and Immunologist provides a very helpful basis of understanding for this condition that is driven by allergic and other immunological factors. Dr. Van Wagoner works in close association with Dr. Richard Aron to provide relief to those around the world who suffer from eczema.

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