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Ive had eczema since i was just a few years old and ive been in fairly good control of it all, using creams etc to keep it moisturized etc... But recently its started flaring up quite badly on the inside part of my elbow (where i normally get it). im still in control of my scratching in the day time and use aqueous cream to stop it itching.. The problem is, i scratch it in my sleep...meaning i cant control myself from scratching it...this seems to put all of my willpower in the daytime not scratching it to waste.. Anyone got any tips on how i can not scratch my arms in my sleep?

I've e same problem since childhood days too. its common for ppl staying in tropical area to have eczema... I resides in SGP by the way... A few tips to reduce itch: 1) use diprocel cream (gradually i found tt it itch less often) 2) take Atrax (an anti itch pill - not immediately felt but usually next day u dun feel itchy at all) 3) take a flu tablet pill (the yellow colour type) - i was told that it has the same effects as Atrax. 1 & 2 requires a doctor's prescription while 3 can be bought over the counter at pharmacies. when it itch real bad i will take 2 or 3 option. it works for me and i seldom has itchy "attacks" now. maybe once a year or something? and every "attach" is mild as compared to my childhood days. Please consult a doctor! what works for me might not work for others! I went to National Skin Centre to have a specialist's opinion before, for your info. As for tips to prevent u from scratching during sleep - wear long sleeve (make sure its loose / not thick material so that you can loose heat easily) sleeping in air con room might help cos heat is the main cause for eczema attacks. having a cold shower before sleep helps too! In short - avoid and reduce HEAT! (put ice packs on ur arms when u sleep to numb ur hand maybe?) oh, and stop scratching!!! slap or beat ur skin instead!!! =] => just to add on after i see Minx's answer: i do not have constipation problems often lol!

What causes eczema and what makes it pop up in different places?
I have eczema on the back of two of my fingers and now I'm getting it inside my elbow (where it bends). I also have a patch of it on the back of my leg. What causes it and why does it show up in such random places?

Eczema is caused by a lack of Vitamin E and dry skin. Avoid pool water. Always moisturize. My index finger has eczema too. I used to have it inside my elbows and other fingers. But they are all gone. Use steroid creams (prescribed by your doctor of course). Try shea butter for your skin. Use lotion with oatmeal. Use Ucerin cream for your hands. Do not let them stay dry. Eczema usually show up in joints (inside elbows and knees) and palm of hands (mostly fingers) and maybe feet. Use Aveeno cream (it has oatmeal formula). Hope this helps. It is not curable (Im mad about that). It's usually seasonal (usually summer for me). Might be winter for you. It's treatable by using the steps above. Good luck!

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