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Stories, guides and updates from the circle. Written by warriors, caregivers and friends of the community. Personal experience, not medical advice.

skin picking and eczema: the habit no one talks about
Skin picking often runs alongside eczema, and it's rarely talked about openly. Here's why it happens, and where the line to raise it with a GP sits.
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why do I scratch? the psychology of eczema itch
Some scratching relieves a genuine itch. Some of it is a soothing habit that's kicked in on its own. Knowing the difference changes how you manage it.
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how to stop eczema itching at night (adults)
"Don't scratch" is not useful advice. Here's what adults who actually live with eczema itch - especially at night - reach for instead.
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what no one tells you about eczema and sleep
Generic sleep hygiene advice doesn't account for what eczema actually does at night. Here's what living with it actually teaches you.
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