What is Eczema

Eczema is a form of dermatitis, or inflammation of the upper layers of the skin. The term eczema is broadly applied to a range of persistent or recurring skin rashes characterized ...

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direct preventative measures for itching
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I tend to scratch a lot when i am asleep or just drifting off, which is infuriating because i always wake up with really sore and broken ares of skin that take days to heal.
Has anybody tried successfully any methods that perhaps don't help to cure the ezcema itself but do prevent themselves scratching at night?
I'm thinking things like restraining your hands in some way or wearing some kind of gloves in bed?
I know stuff like that seems really drastic but my skin really does look terrible a lot of the time and is often worse on really visible areas like my neck.
Thanks.
Posted on 02/02/09, 03:02 pm
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Reply #1 - 02/08/09  6:49am
" itching is like a buzz to me dont you ask yourself why doesnt it hurt when your itching and taking chunks outta your skin?

but it does hurt after words like in the morning and also i think you get into a habit of itching for the sake of it like when tired or bored. "

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