Useful Info Pages
Baby Eczema
How does dementia affect skin picking and scratching? Scratching and skin picking is a common problem for dementia sufferers. One study in Japan found that it affected over 50% of residents in dementia care homes. Some people with dementia find the urge to scratch overwhelming. It’s not uncommon for them to scratch until the skin
Dementia and skin picking
The main characteristic of eczema in infants is intense itching, which can become unbearable. Itching inevitably leads to scratching, which increases the risk of infection and leads to even more itching and scratching. ScratchSleeves help break the itch-scratch cycle by minimizing scratching damage. What is baby eczema? Eczema is an umbrella term that refers to […]
Skin Picking in Adults
Skin picking, also known as Excoriation Disorder or dermatillomania, is a body-focused repetitive behaviour characterised by a relentless picking at your own skin. It is common for skin picking to develop in adults and adolescents who already have other health conditions such as anxiety or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, as well as in elderly people –
Impetigo
Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection which causes itchy sores and blisters. It’s very common and usually affects children. An impetigo infection can spread through close physical contact, or by sharing towels or flannels. As the condition does not cause any symptoms until four to 10 days after initial exposure to the bacteria,
Stop Children Picking At Scabs, Stitches & Surgical Dressings
All kids pick at scabs at some point and most of the time it really isn’t a problem. But when your child’s picking is preventing the original wound from healing, or even making it worse, you need to step in to help the wound heal. Stitches and wound covering, from everyday plasters to post-operative surgical
Cradle Cap
Cradle cap is the yellow, greasy crusted skin that can appear on a baby’s scalp. It doesn’t look nice but it’s nothing to worry about and will clear up naturally, but there are ways of reducing or even completely getting rid of cradle cap. What is Cradle Cap? Cradle cap, also known as infantile or
Stop Hair Pulling In Babies & Toddlers
The vast majority of babies and toddlers will grow out of pulling out their hair before they start school with minimal intervention. But for their parents, this can seem an awfully long time to wait. ScratchSleeves can protect your child’s hair and help them to break the hair pulling habit faster. Jane B reviewed ScratchSleeves on Facebook My
