The Itch

Itch is the hallmark symptom of eczema and the most troublesome one. Learn below about how to deal with itch (and scratching behavior) in your child.

Learn more about eczema itch

Itch in children with eczema can be frustrating and often feels beyond our control. But there are resources to help you and below are two that you may find useful.

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Ditching Itch

Managing itch is one of the most challenging aspects of living with eczema. This helpful video from WebMD explains how to manage scratching behavior in your child.

In this podcast we discuss why the eczema itch is so hard to treat and explore effective treatment options.

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Staph Aureus Bacteria and Itch

New research suggests a common bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, may in fact be driving eczema itch. The animal study, in mice, indicated that the bacteria releases an enzyme that stimulates sensory nerves on the skin surface, causing that trademark eczema itch and the urge to scratch.

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Parent survey respondent to GPER study on caregiver impacts

“I have to hold my son’s arms at night to keep him from hurting himself scratching in his sleep. The itch is just so powerful.”