What are possible causes of a sudden eczema flare in a 5 year old child who never had eczema before? (photo)

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There are many reasons that can trigger an eczema flare. Common triggers include:

1. Contact with irritants e.g. harsh soaps, detergents

2. Skin infection. Staph aureus infections can aggravate eczema

3. Persistent scratching

4. Environment. Dry, hot and sweaty conditions can aggravate eczema.

5.Allergens. Some products can cause an allergic reaction ie allergic contact dermatitis when applied to the skin, leading the development of eczema.

6. Stress

Do see you doctor or dermatologist for a proper assessment of the eczema if it not better or persistent.

Similar Questions

Will eczema go away completely?

This is a common question which many patients with childhood eczema ask. Usually, if the eczema is well controlled in childhood, with infrequent flares, there is a good chance of outgrowing eczema as the child gets older. However, if the eczema was severe or poorly controlled, resulting in skin changes, it may be difficult to get rid of eczema completely in adulthood. However, we can still aim for good control with minimal flares. To learn more about eczema, do come down to National Skin Centre's public forum on Eczema on 27 October 2018 to find out more!

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Does facial laser treatment trigger psoriasis?

Thanks for the question. If you have a diagnosis of psoriasis, there is a possibility that certain treatments can aggravate it. With psoriasis, damage or injury to the skin can cause psoriasis to develop at the site of the injury. This is know as the Koebner phenomenon. Therefore, you do have to take care that the treatment is gentle and does not cause any trauma or damage to the skin. Likewise, for eczema, the skin is sensitive and more prone to external insults, so you should avoid treatment if the facial skin is still red or irritated as this can be more easily aggravate by treatment.

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