Eczema Symptoms, Treatments, and Triggers - Atopic Dermatitis

Then, on your own, start paying attention to whether your eczema tends to be set off by something specific —stress, changes in temperature, sweat, dust mites, and allergies are all common triggers. "Eczema is a hypersensitivity of the immune system, like an allergic reaction," says Day. "Finding and avoiding your triggers can help you manage your eczema, though you may not be able to get rid of it completely."