02/07/2021
Is your baby with eczema not sleeping? If you’re a parent to a child with eczema, you’re quite familiar with the nightly battle of the itch which can leave your little one—and you—exhausted and cranky. Irritated, itchy skin can cause lots of discomfort, especially during those precious nighttime hours when your baby should be resting peacefully. In fact, it seems to get worse at night, doesn’t it?!
Researchers are not sure what causes eczema, but various genetic and environmental factors may be involved.
Eczema symptoms may feel worse at night for a few reasons:
- Due to the body’s sleep and wake cycles, a person’s temperature decreases at night, which can make the skin feel itchy.
- If a person has moisturized during the day, the effects may have worn off by night.
- People are more likely to scratch in their sleep, which can make itchiness worse.