Contact Dermatitis The Eczema You Can Avoid Like occupational dermatitis, contact dermatitis is another form of eczema that can be avoided. This type of eczema is mainly caused by contact with everyday objects (shampoo, food, water, jewelry, etc.) When the contact results in irritated skin, it is called irritant contact dermatitis. Aside from food allergens, this skin problem can also be caused by experiencing too much stress. This may also be due to airborne allergens such as pollen and dust. This may also be due to too much dryness of the skin or wearing itchy clothing. It is very essential that you find out what causes or what triggers this condition. Prevalence Based on the latest findings, atopic eczema is increasing and presently afflicts around 9 to 30% of the population in the U.S. The disease is common in young children and infants. Most infants, thankfully, outgrow the illness around their second birthday. However, there are some people who carry the symptoms of eczema all throughout their lives, although they usually are on a recurring basis. After careful drying, apply moisturizing skin lotions all over, avoiding those with fragrances or other irritating ingredients. Refrain from wearing tight-fitting, rough, or scratchy clothing. For most people, cotton is less irritating than synthetic fibers or wool. Heavy activities Avoid overly strenuous activities that can make you hot and sweaty or places with abrupt changes in temperatures and humidity. However, they are one in the belief that the cause is a combination of complex interaction of many factors our genes, where we live, chemical and organic pollutants, immune system malfunction, and a breakdown of the outermost skin layer. Risk factors Today, many risk factors related to atopic dermatitis eczema had already been isolated. Some of the stress-reduction techniques include biotherapy, progressive muscle relaxation, and massages. However, these studies are too small at present and their results, while encouraging, are not sufficient to draw significant conclusions from. What came out is that keeping calm with a positive attitude could be very good in keeping eczema (and its symptoms) manageable.