Key points:
- Cut nails and wear gloves at night to limit damage from scratching
- Wet wraps can be used to hydrate the skin
- Covering affected skin up can reduce scratching and limit exposure to irritants
- Ice packs can reduce inflammation and itching
- Use the power of your mind to train your hands to sooth rather than scratch
- If everything in this site is not enough, talk to your GP about treatment escalation