The etiology of eczema is still unclear. Possible triggers include internal factors (commonly found in chronic infection foci, endocrine and metabolic changes, blood circulation disorders, neuropsychiatric factors, genetic factors, etc.) as well as external factors (commonly found in food, inhalants, living environment, various chemicals, etc.).
1. Internal factors:
(1) Chronic infection foci: such as chronic cholecystitis, tonsillitis, intestinal parasitosis, etc., can induce eczema.
(2) Endocrine and metabolic changes: such as menstrual disorders, pregnancy, etc., can also affect the occurrence of eczema.
(3) Blood circulation disorders: such as small varicose veins.
(4) Neuropsychiatric factors: such as depression, sadness, panic and other emotions, excessive mental stress, insomnia, overwork, etc., will increase the risk of eczema.
(5) Hereditary factors: those who have relatives suffering from this disease are more likely to have eczema in their offspring.
2. External factors:
(1) Food: such as allergies to wheat, peanuts, soybeans, nuts, mangoes, milk, eggs, etc., which can easily induce eczema.
(2) Inhalants: such as pollen, dust, dust mites, animal fur.
(3) Living environment: such as being in a hot, dry or humid environment for a long time.
(4) Various chemicals: such as cosmetics, soaps and synthetic fibers, which can easily irritate the skin and trigger eczema.
It is recommended that patients diagnosed with eczema, timely to the regular hospital dermatology consultation and treatment, follow the doctor’s instructions standardized treatment, so as not to delay the condition.