<s>[INST] What triggers should be avoided? [/INST] People with eczema should avoid known triggers and irritants, which may include:

Dry skin - this is one of the main triggers of eczema.
Scratching - keep fingernails clipped (night gloves may be needed for young children).
Viral or bacterial infections.
Playing in sand, such as sandpits.
Sitting directly on carpets or grass.
Inhaling pollen allergens from grasses, weeds or trees in spring and summer.
Irritants such as perfumes, soap and chemicals.
Contact with animals, house dust mite allergen, wool and synthetic fabrics.
Temperature changes, such as overly heated rooms.
Stress, which can make eczema worse, although eczema is not a psychological condition.
Constant exposure to water or chemicals, which can damage the protective barrier function of the skin. Source: ASCIA. Link: https://www.allergy.org.au/patients/skin-allergy/eczema. Field: Dermatology. Disease: Eczema </s>