We go through different stages of sleep. The first part of the night is spent in our deepest sleep and the last part of the night in dreaming rapid eye movement or REM sleep, with the rest of the night spent in lighter stages of sleep. In children, sleep cycles are about an hour. In adults, they are 90 minutes to 2 hours. At the end of every sleep cycle, we have a short arousal where our brain wakes up briefly and then returns to sleep.
Most people are not aware of the fact that they wake at least two to six times a night. In terms of eczema, this is important for two reasons. First, during these brief arousals, the itch sensation may kick in and the reflex of scratching begins.
Remember that a sleep cycle is shorter in children, so it may appear as if your child is scratching in their sleep every hour on the hour. The other reason it is important to understand that we all wake multiple times per night is related to how we fall asleep. We all have favorite ways of falling asleep: a teddy bear, a fan, or some type of white noise. For me, it is pillows. I put my head on these two pillows and fall asleep easily at bedtime.
I scoop my pillows up, put my head on them and return to sleep. The moral of the story is if you help your child fall asleep at bedtime by lying with him, he will then need you to return to sleep following normal nighttime arousals. Bleach baths may reduce the risk of infection and inflammation in people with eczema, but experts are divided. We discuss the research, how to make a….
How to stop eczema itching at night. Medically reviewed by Debra Sullivan, Ph. Night flare-ups Itching prevention Bedtime itching in children and infants Summary Eczema symptoms often get worse at night and interrupt or delay sleep. Why does eczema flare up at night? Share on Pinterest Eczema symptoms may worsen at night. How to prevent eczema itching at night. Bedtime itching in infants and babies.
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