We hear about reactions to environmental factors all the time. Recently at my job, a woman had watery eyes, sneezing and went through half a box of tissues at our staff meeting. People were staying away from her for fear of getting the flu. It turns out that she was having an allergic reaction to the new carpet that was installed in the main waiting room. I've had clients that have told me that they can see that they get their itchy skin rash from certain jewelry they wear or fabrics.

Eczema is not contagious but it can be quite distressing to it's sufferers. It impairs one's concentration because often people need to take antihistamines to relieve the itching. This can make one tired and less attentive than desired. Doing a study of foods and environmental factors that can contribute to one's eczema rash is important. If the causative factor is still at play, the reaction will continue and eczema symptoms have red bumps and patches won't resolve.

Look into the pest control chemicals that may be used around your home or apartment complex as well as at work. Find out if you are reacting to mold, mildew, pet dander, cleaning fluids , perfumes and fragrances in detergents. If there has been new renovation, look to see if you are reacting via skin symptoms to formaldehyde or other ingredients.

What additives, preservatives and fillers are in your foods? Some people get rashes from fillers in vitamin tablets. We don't always think of looking at certain items , especially if they seem to be "healthy". By taking an inventory on your foods and environment, you'll get closer at finding the root of the skin rash problem and ridding yourself of eczema.