As we’ve discussed in previous blog posts, the itch of eczema tends to be the most challenging symptom that comes with the ailment. Many parents find that their child starts to itch more just before bedtime or even after they fall asleep. Why is this the case and how do you go about ensuring a restful night for everyone? Keep reading to learn more.
Let’s first answer the question of why your child’s eczema flares up at night. It all ties back to the secretion of cortisol, which is the body’s own natural anti-inflammatory hormone. It’s important to know that cortisol is at its highest level in the morning and the lowest at night. So if you find your child scratching in their sleep, it’s because the cortisol has yet to kick in.
Now that you know the reason for all that itchiness at night, let’s discuss solutions. The first one to try is wet wrap therapy. First, apply a damp wrap under your child’s pajamas. This damp wrap works to calm the itch and repair the skin barrier to help alleviate the itch. Research shows that wet wrap therapy can reduce symptoms by up to 70 percent. However, before starting the process, make sure the wrap is FDA regulated and designed specifically for wet wrap therapy. Keep in mind that these garments have features such as built-in hard covers to prevent scratching and potential entry points to itch. Most importantly, consult a healthcare professional to decide if wet wrap therapy would be beneficial for your child.
Wet wrapping is the only way to relieve the itchiness of eczema. There are plenty of safe, natural methods to suppress the C-fiber nerve endings that give our brain the itch signal. Here are a few to try with your child:
If you’ve tried the aforementioned tips and still have little success managing your child’s symptoms, it’s time to turn to Soothems. Our eczema clothing was developed as a therapeutic treatment to help those dealing with eczema and other skin conditions. Made from a proprietary smart fabric called TEWLTect, Soothems does the following:
From eczema suits to eczema sleeves, we have just what your child needs to sleep through the night. Shop Soothems for therapeutic clothing for eczema.
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Using soft tape, measure around the head just above the ears, across the forehead to determine circumference.
TEWLTect smart fabric has a generous amount of stretch.
Using soft tape, measure around your head, from the center of your forehead, keeping tape straight and parallel to the floor. Measure around the fullest part.