Amanda Lopez is an ambassador for the National Eczema Association.
She works actively in both patient and research advocacy.
Ive hadeczemamy whole life.
As a newborn, my mother noticed my face was unusually red but didnt think much of it.
I was officially diagnosed with eczema when I was 4 years old.
Learn more about how I discovered my eczema triggers and ultimately found a way to manage them.
What Are My Eczema Triggers?
I discovered this after noticing my symptoms worsened when I craved candies and sweets during mymenstrual cycles.
I went to a nutritionist who confirmed that sugar can causeinflammation, which triggered my flare-ups.
Times in my life that are stressful tend to cause my eczema to flare up.
While daily stressors are always therelike work and financial stressthe monumental stressful moments significantly impact my condition.
How I Manage My Biggest Eczema Trigger: Stress
Stress in life is inevitable.
For me, managing stress is all about changing my mindset.
I do this by:
I also found stress management tools through my work as a PTA.
My work as a PTA ultimately led me to eczema advocacy work, which also helped me manage stress.
Shortly after, they asked me to become a Texas ambassador for the NEA.
Rather than let this opportunity cause stress, I let it motivate me.
Connecting with others dealing with the same issues I experienced was calming.
It is amazing to know that what I think and feel matters and that it can help others.
While what worked for me may not work for them, they will find something that relieves them.
I share with them the importance of intently listening to what their bodies are asking for.
Ive learned how to use my voice to empower and help not only myself but countless others.
It truly makes all the difference.
As told toCathy Nelson.
