Each person's experience with Skin Flare-Up of eczema & dermatitis is unique and the cause can be just as individual. Skin Flare-Up can be provoked by a host of trigger factors - some are irritants, and some are allergens. Food and stress can also contribute to Skin Flare-Up. Also, for hereditary reasons, some people inherit a naturally weaker skin wall, and are therefore more likely to experience Skin Flare-Ups.						House dust mites Our skin is constantly being shed and replaced and these microscopic animals perform a useful function in devouring discarded skin scales. However, many people develop an allergy to their droppings. Avoiding the cause of the allergy is difficult as house dust mites and the their 'droppings' (faeces) are virtually everywhere. Scrupulous and thorough vacuuming of the house especially bedding can help, as can damp dusting. Avoiding carpets may also help reduce the number of mites in the home. House dust mites are most numerous in the autumn, if so Skin Flare-Up of eczema or dermatitis occurs most during this season, that could be a clue to the cause.

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