Eczema triggers can vary from person to person and depend on the type of eczema. Here are some of the most common: Allergens If you are handling any irritant food wear cotton lined gloves, though only for 20 minutes at a time as these can cause sweat that may also irritate skin Keep your house at a regular temperature to avoid overheating or extremes of temperature (18°C is ideal)

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This form of eczema is found in the parts of the skin where there are lots of sebaceous (oily) glands, such as the scalp, face and centre of the chest. Also known as seborrhoeic dermatitis, it’s believed to be caused by an inflammatory reaction to the overgrowth of a yeast that lives normally on the skin called Pityrosporum ovale. There are two types of seborrhoeic eczema: one that affects adults and one that affects infants. possible side effects: occasionally, allergic reaction or worsening of acne may occur. if you suspect an allergic reaction, suchas a rash, or if anything unusual happens, stop using the product. if you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. this includes any possible side effects not listed above. you can alsoreport side effects directly via the yellow card scheme at: “http://www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard” or search for mhra yellow card in the google play or apple app store. As well as avoiding triggers that can make your eczema flare-up, there are many different ways you can manage your eczema. Emollients Use ‘ecoballs’ in place of laundry detergent or, if using detergent, do a double rinse cycle to remove any traces of washing powder. Use this medicine only on your skin. Store below 25°C. KEEP OUT OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN. Contains Anhydrous Lanolin 1.0%w/w, White Soft Paraffin 14.5%w/w, Light Liquid Paraffin 12.6%w/w as active ingredients and also Glyceryl Monostearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Cetostearyl Sulphate, Carbomer, Methyl Hydroxybenzoate (E218), Propyl Hydroxybenzoate (E216),

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If the allergen is something that is job-related, you may consider changing your role in the long term.

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HOW TO USE E45 CREAM: Apply to the affected skin 2 or 3 times daily. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor. WHAT E45 CREAM IS USED FOR: E45 cream has been clinically proven to treat and soothe dry, itching, flaking, chapped, rough and calloused skin, sunburn and detergent hands. Its non-greasy emollient formulation leaves your skin soft, comfortable and relieved. E45 cream is also for more serious dry skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, ichthyosis and certain dry cases of psoriasis. E45 Dermatitis Cream for symptomatic treatment and relief of skin redness and itching experienced with various types of inflammatory dermatoses. Suitable for mild to moderate dermatitis and eczema.The E45 range of skincare products has been developed for different skin types and different parts of the body. It works hard to protect and maintain skin health, while E45 Cream and E45 Itch Relief Cream can also improve dry skin health at every application. What you might not realise is there are many different types of eczema that can affect different body parts. The good news is that eczema is not contagious, but you may have times when it is worse than others – this is known as a flare-up. Almost half of people with eczema say clothing can irritate their eczema. This can include fabrics such as wool, silk and synthetic fibres. Always carry on using your emollient alongside your steroid but leave about 20-30 minutes between applying each one. It doesn’t matter which you apply first or second, as long as you wait the advised 20-30 minutes in between.

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Dermatitis is another name for a type of inflammation of the skin. In fact, you might see eczema called dermatitis, and the other way around. That’s because dermatitis and eczema are actually different words for the same thing. In some of these cases, eczema is more commonly used – for example atopic eczema. E45 cream is an unperfumed and non-greasy emollient cream. It has been clinically proven to treat and soothe dry, itching, flaking, chapped, rough and calloused skin, sunburn and detergent hands. It is also for more serious dry skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, ichthyosis and certain dry cases of psoriasis. E45 cream can be used everyday by the whole family, including infants over the age of 1 month. In 1963 physicians noticed E45 cream was a beneficial treatment for dry skin conditions. At this time, we only promoted our products to hospital sales departments. It wasn’t until 1980 that E45 cream was introduced to the pharmacy and retail establishments, where it was recognised for its efficacy in the treatment of dry skin. Around 75% of food-related eczema is due to milk, wheat, soya, eggs or peanuts – so consider avoiding these foodstuffs Stress is a trigger for 9 out of 10 people with eczema. In response to fear or stress, your body produces cortisol which is released from the adrenal glands as part of the fight-or-flight response. This dampens the immune system and can cause an inflammatory reaction in our skin.

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Mild scalp seborrhoeic eczema causes flaking skin and is better known as dandruff. If the condition affects your face, you may develop red, scaly skin around your nose and cheeks. In rare cases, seborrhoeic eczema can spread and become more severe, affecting large parts of the body but is not contagious. Your skin will be pale red and inflamed with greasy-looking white/yellow scale on top. In the skin folds, like your armpits or groin, your skin may look more glazed and you may not have any scales at all. Where your skin is more exposed, the scaliness is more obvious and yellow. Your skin may be itchy and, in severe cases, can even be painful. You might find you only ever have one bout of dyshidrotic eczema in your life, though most people find it is a long-term problem with recurrent bouts. Discoid eczema (nummular eczema) Try, where possible, to avoid the allergen. Also avoid skincare products that contain extracts of these plants, as these can also trigger a reaction possible side effects: occasionally, allergic reaction or worsening of acne may occur. if you suspect an allergic reaction, such asa rash, or if anything unusual happens, stop using the product. if you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. this includes any possible side effects not listed above. you can also report side effects directly via the yellow card scheme at: “http://www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard” or search for mhra yellow card in the google play or apple app store.