Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi all
Does anyone else experience severe scratching of an itch? I just don’t care if I break the skin and scratch myself raw, I just can’t stand having an itch on my hands, wrists, ankles, top of foot, calf and upper arm area and can’t leave it alone till it feels gone, even if I break the skin in the process. I frequently have lesions in various states of healing in those places which looks a bit unsightly but they eventually scab over. It’s not purposely harming the skin just total disregard for whether I do harm skin in the process of seeing to the itch
I find a stiff bristled brush, like a nail brush, is way better for dealing with an itch than scratching it. And I like how it feels. You can still rub a bit raw if you get carried away, but it is probably less likely to break the skin, especially as it does satisfy the itch faster.
Best advice to ask your pharmacist and describe the symptoms.
I will try the calomine lotion , thank you
I've got a habit of doing this as well. The worst is my torso area.
Do have prickly heat and trying to drink more water. I burn easily
Have you tried calamine lotion non scented cream etc..? Talcum powder is wonderful. Also distract yourself.
Hope this helps you