The usual triggers of eczema include irritants, like soaps and laundry detergents, certain shampoos, dishwashing liquids, and bubble baths. Other triggers involve environmental factors or allergens, cold weather conditions and humidity as well as dust mites in the home environment or pet fur, pollen or moulds.
Hydrocortisone creams and ointments are popular for treating small areas of psoriasis. While mild hydrocortisone is available over-the-counter, if you have more than just a few patches, it’s best to obtain an appropriate prescription from your GP to see the most effective results.
Fortunately, eczema is not a contagious condition. Even if you are experiencing an active flare-up, it’s impossible to pass it onto someone else. If you think that you have contracted eczema from another person, it is most likely another skin condition.