Night Time Itching From Facial Eczema
You already know that scratching your eczema will only make it worse. It further aggravates the skin and can make the eczema flare up last longer. It will also cause scarring that can permanently disfigure you.
During the day, you probably find many forms of distraction which keep you from scratching your itch. You are more conscious of your actions and can stop yourself. You are normally very busy with work or home life, which preoccupies your mind from thinking about the extreme itching. You also are more able to resist scratching simply because of the social awkwardness of scratching in public and drawing attention to your condition.
Nighttime is a totally different story. Lying in your bed, you may not be able to think of anything else but the extreme itching. The urge to scratch may keep you from getting adequate sleep. If your skin is prone to eczema eyelid or other facial area problems, you may find yourself instinctively scratching raw before you know it.
If you are suffering from facial eczema and it seems worse at night, the first thing you should do is invest in a new, high quality pillow. You may be surprised by how easily your pillow, and pillow case, can make your skin itch. A hypoallergenic pillow will give you an upper hand. Furthermore, certified organic fabrics should be used for your pillow case. You can even find fabrics that have been infused with sea salt and other ingredients that will help your skin heal and reduce itching.
There are other options you can use to fight night time eczema itching. For example, many people rub coconut oil on the afflicted areas of their face and eyelids before sleep. This soothes the skin, as well as helping it heal. This is just one of many types of ointments you can apply to your skin before bedtime to overcome night time itching.