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• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings

If you suffer from itchy skin, then you are familiar with the unbearable temptation to comb it! Learn how to control scratching of inflamed skin.

Steps

1. 1 Find out what irritation is.
2. 2 Keep inflamed areas of skin uncovered with clothing, as clothing continually irritates your skin.
3. 3 The moment you feel you need to scratch, apply ice or cold water to the irritated area.
4. 4 Wipe the area dry with a clean towel.
5. 5 If you feel the need to scratch again, try not to think about it. Do other things related to movement: sports, dancing, or whatever.
6. 6 If the urge to scratch is so strong that you cannot bear it, scratch lightly. Just barely touch your affected area. Remember that most irritation will go away when your skin does not come into contact with artificial materials.
7. 7 Ready.

Tips

• Instead of brushing, try rubbing or patting lightly.
• Apply direct pressure to itchy areas.
• If itching persists, see a dermatologist.
• If possible, bandage the irritated area with a medical bandage.

Warnings

• Do not do anything that your doctor has told you not to do.
• If your doctor has told you not to scratch, just don't. Use any of the above methods, except for a last light second scratch.