Will scratching eczema make it worse?

Question

Hi. I've got some pretty itchy eczema on my arm. Will scratching it make it worse, or take longer to heal, or make it spread??
Thanks!!

Answer 1

It will make it much worse. I'd suggest using really gentle products like Johnson's baby lotion or even Vaseline to get rid of it. It worked for me, and I tried everything

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 5

If only you can control the itch it will cure iteself. Though I know it is easier said than done. One of our local party leaders suffered from a very bad attack of eczema. As if that was not enough he suffered from a broken leg and had to be plastered. When the plaster was removed the eczema has completely disappeared. One home remedy is apply rotten bananas on the surface. It will give a terrible burning sensation but the eczema will slowly disappear or at least be less scratchy.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

It can take longer to heal if you scratch until you bleed, which is common for people who have eczema.

It won't spread, and it can feel really good. A trick I used as a kid was to scratch AROUND the irritated spots, and not them. They healed up quicker because I was one to scratch everything off.

Hope this helps!

Answer 9

don't scratch it....i don't think it will spread it might but it will slow down the healing process and irrtate it...i think i might have it on my arms too but it could be caused from dry skin...i heard if you use that lotion with beads in it it will help it go away....but mine doesn't itch a lot just once in a while i hate it!! it is so ugly and im so self conscious about it..there is also cream out there for eczema try that.
Good Luck !!

Answer 10

The body best defense against infection is the skin. Once the skin breaks you are more likely to get an infection which will then cause the healing process to slow.

If you scratch, dont scratch hard. Scratch around. You can also get benydrel spray to stop the itching.

You might get scars if you itch too much. Be careful.

Answer 11

Unless it is something like poison ivy etc. it shouldn't make it spread but scratching it won't help it and may lead to an infection. Try something like Aveno ointment or Caladryl (it comes clear now instead of the awful pink color!). Scratching at it will definitely make it harder for the area to heal. Try cold compresses or rubbing it with ice (gently), patting dry thoroughly and then applying an anti-itch lotion like Aveno or Caladryl.