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Eczema Causes

Your first step to discovering natural "cures" for eczema means knowing eczema causes. There can be a variety of causes for skin rashes in general and in particular, causes for eczema. As mentioned on the eczema symptoms page, eczema seems to be predominantly triggered by a reaction between unhealthy skin (i.e. thin skin, skin that has a diminished acid mantle, skin that is doing a poor job in providing proper barrier functioning) and some sort of irritant.

Causes of Eczema - Jewelry Eczema skin symptoms can arise from reactions to:
  • environmental factors (i.e. plants, sun, wind)
  • chemicals (i.e. personal care products, drugs, workplace chemicals, detergents, metals, jewelry) and
  • foods.

In addition, with dermatitis and with most skin rashes, there is almost always a deficiency in moisture, both internally in terms of water and essential fatty acid intake, and externally in terms of proper skin nourishing and moisturizing products.

Eczema Causes and Triggers


Eczema causes that often go hand in hand with unhealthy skin and/or contact with certain elements are foundational root causes of eczema such as nutritional deficiencies, dysbiosis—an unhealthy imbalance in gut microbes—and stress.

The use of harsh soaps and detergents can also contribute to eczema skin symptoms in at least two ways: first, unsuitable skin care products contain moisture-stripping chemicals and therefore contribute to skin deterioration, and secondly, poor quality body care products' negative impact on the skin's natural protective barrier is likely to trigger a reaction. Become educated regarding the impact of synthetic chemicals on skin health and wellness in general, choose certified organic body care products and natural household cleaners.

In addition, contact with certain jewelry, or other metal products (i.e. containing nickel) can often be a problematic eczema causes. Note if watches and watch straps, costume jewelry, bra clasps, zippers and even razor blades cause increased rash.



One of my clients had severe headache and skin rash reactions to her jewelry. After completing a Candida Survey and going on a Candida Cleanse, she significantly reduced her yeast overgrowth and no longer had problems wearing any of her jewelry—note her own words below. Moral of the story? Get to the root internal causes of your skin rashes, use appropriate supplements and if necessary, Candida killers, and beautiful, healthy skin is often the reward!

I have good energy and self control, for the most part. But ultimately I feel good. I cannot believe how bad I used to feel and without knowing why. Before I never knew why I could not tolerate metals(like silver, nickle and so on) but now since I have cleansed my body I can actually wear necklaces and earrings and not get a headache, amazing. I can wear deodorant and not have swelling glands. My life has totally changed since I started with you. I feel renewed and freed from the pain and discomfort I was living with before. As I said before, I do still go backwards but at least now I know how to go forwards. JE



Understand the causes of eczema that are unique to your situation, take strategic steps do deal with both the inner and outer components of skin health and be both persevering and patient in following through on best skin care products and practises. You will slowly but surely be moving toward clear and healthy skin.



If you haven't already, be sure to check out Begin Within Natural Skincare's other Eczema pages:

Take a look at Eczema Skin Symptoms
and Which Foods Cause Eczema
Finally check out Home Remedies for Eczema
Be sure to also take a look at the generalized page on Bad Skin

For supplement and skin care shopping pages related to Eczema see:

Eczema Pack
Candida Pack
Skin Vitamin Shop and if you live outside of North America,
International Skin Vitamin Shop


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