Your eczema improves with treatment, but then the rash and itching return. Why? From heat and sweating to dry skin, dust mites, infections and irritants, understanding your individual triggers can be an important part of achieving better long-term eczema control.

Think food is causing your allergies, eczema or asthma to flare? The real trigger may be hiding in your everyday environment. Discover five commonly overlooked factors—from house dust mites and poor sleep to stress, haze and viral infections—and why identifying your personal triggers matters.