Daughter Scratching

Well to make you happy aleast she don't do what mind does is pull at a bug bite or anything that is scrached at. But my dr. didn't do anything about my child but gave me some meds for at night if i see her picking so she would fall asleep but i don't really give meds so pretty much i am left with bandades all over my baby to keep her from messing with them. but to the point i would ask the dr. but to say much to your child. pretty much to what you are doing and ask to dr. and then maybe who knows. i hope this does help

I get that same exact thing. I feel like my whole body itches all the way down to the bone. I think I could scratch my feet, hands, ankles, etc till I bleed and still not have scratched the itch. I've never spoken to a dr about it. I just use lotion all over when I start itching like that. A cool washcloth or shower seems to help too. If you mention it to her doctor, let me know what they say! I'd be interested to know if it's more than just dry skin.

My sons have eczema. Try using Cetaphil soap in the bath to wash. The dermatologist told us to stay away from scented soaps and use Cetaphil. Follow up with Cetaphil cream afterwards, and don't try her fully off, leave a little of the moisture on her body, and this helps hydrate the skin. We use Purex free laundry soap to eliminate the scents on the clothing. Good luck!

Try the aveeno lotion to see if perhaps its just dry skin. I would mention it to her doc just to see what they say. I would think its just dry skin as there is no rash or bug bites.
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I just wonder if the heat (and in winter furnace) is drying to her skin. It may not look like it but it could be that she is more sensitive to these things than most. Put some lotion on her and tell her that it should take care of her itching. That way if it is psychosymatic, it should still take care of it since you have planted "a cure" in her mind. Good luck! Let us know what happens. Shannon
PS. Using a very mild cleanser may help too. Like cetaphil or aveeno. Don't dismiss her to soon. Make sure you eliminate any problems first.

I cannot tolerate any facric softener--I used to have to bring my own towels to my moms as I would itch all over--thankfully she finally quit using it and has some dryer balls instead. I also cannot stand any scented detergents or synthetic fabrics. Allergies do not necessarily leave a rash--I am not sure where you heard that there has to be a rash for it to be an allergy but NOT true at all. Also look at an earlier post about scabies--the mites tend to burrow in thin skinned areas around the hands and feet. This was many years ago but my daughter itched for 2 weeks before her itching caused a rash and by then everyone it the family had it! What a nightmare--not to scare you but it is better to find out early than later as I did so you can all get treated. Bottom line see your doctor for a referral to a dermatologist or allergist if changing laundry care does not change anything.

My son has really bad eczema. What your daughter is experiencing is similar to his symptoms. Poor lil things! I hate to see him scratch!

1. Try a warm mist humidifier. There is an awesome one made by "Vicks", I bought it at Target for about $20.00. The great thing about this one is that you do not need a filter. They can get nasty and you have to change them frequently.

2. Believe it or not, try giving her a bath every day and follow up with Eucerin lotion from head to toe. Most people do not think you should bathe everyday if you have eczema but in fact, it is the opposite. Sometimes if he is really bad, we bathe him twice a day. You really do not even have to use soap. If you do use soap, try the Aveeno one that is for babies - light blue cap and label. It is specially designed for sensitive skin.

3. You can even use a low % hydrocortizone cream on the areas. Put a very thin layer on her skin.

4. All detergent with nothing added. You do not have to use Dreft, use the free and clear products.

5. Aquaphor is great if the skin is actually cracked. It really helps heal the skin and keeps it moist.

Everything I am telling you came directly from his Dermatologist and Allergist/Immunologist. He is 2 and has had skin problems since day one. He has good days and bad days. Usually his skin improves in the summer. I know this sounds like alot but every little bit seems to help. Good luck!!!!

I don't know what type of fabric softner you use but, I have been tolf by my children's ped. that dryer sheets can leave clothes a little too abrasive for children's skin. My daughter used to itch all the time but when I switched to liquid softner she stopped. Just an idea.