Just wondering if anyone has had this experience?
My son is 7 months, and for at least the past 2 he has been scratching his neck obsessively, to the point of bleeding. He has some classic issues that could explain this - some mild eczema, constant drooling and he is now on his third tooth, so there's teething pain.
I'm looking for advice because it seems no matter how well I stay on top of the eczema and drool - and he has plenty of days with great looking skin and I've got a fairly good routine of bibs, Epaderm and occasional hydrocortisone for flair ups - he just claws at his neck at any opportunity unless I'm playing with him and keeping him busy. And even then he'll sometimes stop playing to scratch before I can grab his hands.
Is there a chance this isn't itch related and it's more to do with teething pain? As I say, he scratches hard even when his skin is looking calm and healthy. I'm hoping I can find some solution or he grows out of this - I can't leave him alone for even 30 seconds without scratch sleeves and it's becoming unsustainable. I can't hover over him like this indefinitely!
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7 month old constantly scratching neck
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Scratchybaby · 11/09/2019 19:43
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