How to Reduce Eczema Itch at Night (So You Can Sleep)
If eczema itch is intense, it may be hard to fall and stay asleep — but these habits may help.
Many U.S. adults struggle with sleep, and if you have a chronic condition, it may make sleep even more challenging. For example, eczema may cause intense itch, and this may keep you awake.
In this video, learn tips for managing itch at night to help you sleep, according to Nkem Ugonabo, MD, Dermatologist at UnionDerm in New York City.
- Nkem Ugonabo, MD, MPHDr. Ugonabo is a board-certified dermatologist at UnionDerm in New York City and an Assistant Professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine’s Division of Dermatology.
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