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I have this issue often. I know if I scratch, it will wake me up and take longer to sleep because of my body movement. If I don't scratch, my mind only focuses on the itch. Sometimes I'll wait 5 minutes for the scratch to go away and then I just cave and start scratching any minor itch I have on my body. Has anyone just not moved and let the itch subside or does everyone scratch?

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[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Lotion is the only thing that helps, especially in winter. If my skin is too dry no amount of scratching will save me, it will only get worse. OP, you may want to try it before going to bed.

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I also have a bonus lotion on my bedside table as a backup

[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Yes, for the dry skin