what causes eczema - #25415
I am really worried because I’ve been dealing with this eczema thing for a while now and I can’t seem to find a solution. Last summer, it all started with a few small red spots on my arms and legs that I thought were just dry skin, but it quickly spread. My skin gets super itchy and irritated, and I’ve tried so many creams and lotions but nothing seems to really help. I went to a dermatologist who said it might be related to allergies, which was new to me, but I'm thinking that there's got to be more to it. What causes eczema? It’s like one minute I have a flare-up and the next, it looks somewhat better, but then bam! It’s back again, and honestly, this cycle is driving me insane. I read somewhere that stress can play a part, but is that really what causes eczema? I mean, is it just environmental factors, or is there something more to it like genetics? I just wish I could get to the bottom of this because it's affecting my daily life way more than I ever thought it would. Any thoughts or insights on what causes eczema and how to manage it better would be super appreciated!
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