Saturday, April 24, 2010

How can i stop myself scratching my eczema / dermatitis in my sleep??

how can i stop myself scratching my eczema / dermatitis in my sleep, it always wakes me up about 2 hours after i go to sleep because its stingy and bleeding, i got topical cream and a good moisturiser from doc but it dosent stop the itchyness, i have cotton sheets too (was reccomended) but still itchy! PLEASE HELP!!! i've only had about 10 hours sleep the past week.

How can i stop myself scratching my eczema / dermatitis in my sleep??
If you've got topical cream from the doc and it still itches, you need to get something else. Is it steroid cream? Steroid cream will clear up the lesions and stop the itching, you just have to be careful about how often you use it. I have found the Aveeno lotion to be wonderful- the one with the blue label with menthol in it. Also, if your doc didn't suggest it, dermatologists recommend applying the lotion within 2 minutes of getting out of the shower or bath, it absorbs much better. I have also applied it before even drying off, and then dried off. Most of it will soak in, and some will be wiped off, and you can re-apply after drying, so you kind of get a double layer. I would use the socks on your hands like someone else recommended so you don't scratch unconsciously. There are enough medications that will treat this successfully, so if what you have isn't working, get the doc to give you something else.
Reply:Try putting socks on your hands before you go to sleep. Seriously. Either tube socks or you can put lower ones on and tape them to your wrists. That way, if you scratch in your sleep, you won't draw blood and you can use cream on your eczema/dermatitis and you won't rub it all off.


My sister did this on her baby--she had eczema and would scratch it in her sleep. She put little socks on her hands....finally, she got the eczema to heal.
Reply:Try anti-eczema cream and spray from http://www.champori.com It is herbal (non-steroidal) and works fast: my itchiness subsided after the very first application, and my skin cleared almost completely in just over 2 weeks!


Best,


Bernadette
Reply:to have eczema can be frustrating for it will not let you sleep because it causes terrible itching. you can help soothe itching by moisturizing the skin with all natural skin care moisturizer. try to keep fingernails short and avoid scratching the area that affected for secondary infections can occur if there is a break in the skin. moreover, try to know what triggers eczema and try to avoid them like tight and rough clothes, processed and preserved foods, dust, smoke, pollens, too much cold and heat, too much exposure to the sun, perfumed skin care, smoking and alcohol drinking and the likes. for more skin care tips visit http://www.skinoriginal.com
Reply:I have had the EXACT same problem for years. I had been prescribed numerous creams, which were unhelpful.


3 years ago this was prescribed. A foam medicine, Luxiq, it is a miracle for me. I use it 2 or 3 times and I'm good for a couple of weeks. It stings a little when applying, but it is worth it and the stinging only lasts about a minute.





Luxiq betamethazone valerate foam 0.12%


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