it seems like a compulsion, and leaving a picked scab becomes even itchier. it drives me crazy!!
2006-09-09 13:07:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Scratching produces a break in the skin, it could lead to an active infection of the skin.
For relief from itching try any of these measures:
* apply ice or press the hands firmly on the itching area
* keep the itchy area wet and cool. An ice-soaked compress works well
* try a colloidal oatmeal bath product, such as Aveeno
* use calamine lotion, especially on poison ivy, sumac, or oak rashes
* apply an over-the-counter 1 percent hydrocortisone ointment or cream to small itchy areas (But be careful. Using hydrocortisone repeatedly can cause dermatitis and actually make itching worse.)
* try an over-the-counter oral antihistamine, like Benadryl or Chlor-Trimeton according to package instructions
* keep fingernails short and wear gloves at night to keep from injuring the skin by scratching
* wear loose-fitting cotton clothing; avoid wearing scratchy, wool, and acrylic fabrics and
* avoid excessive heat and sweating
Seek medical evaluation if self-care does not bring relief in a week or so or if the symptoms get worse.
2006-09-10 01:53:48 · answer #1 · answered by 99CLOUD99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you put a bandaid with some antibiotic ointment on th scab it wont be dry and itchy, it will also keep you from scratching the scab off...it will also probably help it to heal faster...
2006-09-09 23:25:14 · answer #2 · answered by Walter J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a band aid over the scab..everytime you scratch you won't be scratching the scab
2006-09-09 20:12:38 · answer #3 · answered by **KELLEY** 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By realizing that the 'itchiness' is the result of new tissue growth/healing. Consider the more you aggravate it, the longer it takes to heal and lesser area of scar tissue. Scratching it is increasing the size of the scar.
2006-09-09 20:12:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it comes to habits the only thing that works is self control.
2006-09-09 20:14:48 · answer #5 · answered by zooba 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
every time you go to pick a scab take a elesitc a snap it on your rist it will break your habbit!
2006-09-09 20:11:41 · answer #6 · answered by BFF EMMA 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sounds like scabies. Go to the doctor.
2006-09-09 20:13:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
stop scratching you puffer fish! what, you`r gonna go cry to little mommy wommy!!!
2006-09-09 21:27:45 · answer #8 · answered by vlbrightman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try wearing mittens,
2006-09-09 20:11:53 · answer #9 · answered by The Boss 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋