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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Scratch dermatitis
			\| synonyms = [[Neurodermatitis]], [[lichen simplex chronicus]]
			\| field = [[Dermatology]]
			\| symptoms = [[Itching]], [[redness]], [[thickened skin]]
			\| complications = [[Infection]], [[scarring]]
			\| onset = Any age
			\| duration = Chronic
			\| causes = [[Repeated scratching]], [[stress]], [[insect bites]]
			\| risks = [[Anxiety]], [[stress]], [[dry skin]]
			\| diagnosis = [[Clinical examination]], [[skin biopsy]]
			\| differential = [[Psoriasis]], [[eczema]], [[contact dermatitis]]
			\| treatment = [[Topical corticosteroids]], [[antihistamines]], [[moisturizers]]
			\| medication = [[Corticosteroids]], [[antihistamines]]
			\| frequency = Common
			}}
	'''Scratch dermatitis''' is a skin condition that results from frequent scratching of the skin. It is often associated with [[itching]], which can be caused by a variety of conditions such as [[allergies]], [[insect bites]], [[eczema]], and [[psoriasis]]. The constant scratching can lead to inflammation and damage to the skin, resulting in scratch dermatitis.		'''Scratch dermatitis''' is a skin condition that results from frequent scratching of the skin. It is often associated with [[itching]], which can be caused by a variety of conditions such as [[allergies]], [[insect bites]], [[eczema]], and [[psoriasis]]. The constant scratching can lead to inflammation and damage to the skin, resulting in scratch dermatitis.

	== Causes ==		== Causes ==
	Scratch dermatitis can be caused by a variety of factors. The most common cause is chronic itching, which can be due to a number of conditions including [[allergies]], [[insect bites]], [[eczema]], [[psoriasis]], and [[dermatitis]]. Other causes can include [[stress]], [[anxiety]], and [[mental health]] conditions, which can lead to compulsive scratching.		Scratch dermatitis can be caused by a variety of factors. The most common cause is chronic itching, which can be due to a number of conditions including [[allergies]], [[insect bites]], [[eczema]], [[psoriasis]], and [[dermatitis]]. Other causes can include [[stress]], [[anxiety]], and [[mental health]] conditions, which can lead to compulsive scratching.

	== Symptoms ==		== Symptoms ==
	The main symptom of scratch dermatitis is red, inflamed skin that has been scratched repeatedly. This can lead to the skin becoming thickened and leathery in appearance. Other symptoms can include [[itching]], [[pain]], [[swelling]], and sometimes [[bleeding]].		The main symptom of scratch dermatitis is red, inflamed skin that has been scratched repeatedly. This can lead to the skin becoming thickened and leathery in appearance. Other symptoms can include [[itching]], [[pain]], [[swelling]], and sometimes [[bleeding]].

	== Treatment ==		== Treatment ==
	Treatment for scratch dermatitis primarily involves addressing the underlying cause of the itching. This can involve using [[topical creams]] or [[ointments]] to soothe the skin and reduce inflammation, or taking [[antihistamines]] to control allergic reactions. In some cases, [[cognitive behavioral therapy]] may be recommended to help manage the compulsion to scratch.		Treatment for scratch dermatitis primarily involves addressing the underlying cause of the itching. This can involve using [[topical creams]] or [[ointments]] to soothe the skin and reduce inflammation, or taking [[antihistamines]] to control allergic reactions. In some cases, [[cognitive behavioral therapy]] may be recommended to help manage the compulsion to scratch.

	== Prevention ==		== Prevention ==
	Prevention of scratch dermatitis involves managing any conditions that cause itching, and avoiding scratching the skin as much as possible. This can involve using [[moisturizers]] to keep the skin hydrated, wearing [[cotton clothing]] to reduce irritation, and keeping nails short to reduce the damage caused by scratching.		Prevention of scratch dermatitis involves managing any conditions that cause itching, and avoiding scratching the skin as much as possible. This can involve using [[moisturizers]] to keep the skin hydrated, wearing [[cotton clothing]] to reduce irritation, and keeping nails short to reduce the damage caused by scratching.

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Dermatitis]]		* [[Dermatitis]]
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	* [[Allergies]]		* [[Allergies]]
	* [[Insect bites]]		* [[Insect bites]]

	[[Category:Dermatology]]		[[Category:Dermatology]]
	[[Category:Skin conditions]]		[[Category:Skin conditions]]
	[[Category:Medical conditions]]		[[Category:Medical conditions]]

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'''Scratch dermatitis''' is a skin condition that results from frequent scratching of the skin. It is often associated with [[itching]], which can be caused by a variety of conditions such as [[allergies]], [[insect bites]], [[eczema]], and [[psoriasis]]. The constant scratching can lead to inflammation and damage to the skin, resulting in scratch dermatitis.

== Causes ==
Scratch dermatitis can be caused by a variety of factors. The most common cause is chronic itching, which can be due to a number of conditions including [[allergies]], [[insect bites]], [[eczema]], [[psoriasis]], and [[dermatitis]]. Other causes can include [[stress]], [[anxiety]], and [[mental health]] conditions, which can lead to compulsive scratching.

== Symptoms ==
The main symptom of scratch dermatitis is red, inflamed skin that has been scratched repeatedly. This can lead to the skin becoming thickened and leathery in appearance. Other symptoms can include [[itching]], [[pain]], [[swelling]], and sometimes [[bleeding]].

== Treatment ==
Treatment for scratch dermatitis primarily involves addressing the underlying cause of the itching. This can involve using [[topical creams]] or [[ointments]] to soothe the skin and reduce inflammation, or taking [[antihistamines]] to control allergic reactions. In some cases, [[cognitive behavioral therapy]] may be recommended to help manage the compulsion to scratch.

== Prevention ==
Prevention of scratch dermatitis involves managing any conditions that cause itching, and avoiding scratching the skin as much as possible. This can involve using [[moisturizers]] to keep the skin hydrated, wearing [[cotton clothing]] to reduce irritation, and keeping nails short to reduce the damage caused by scratching.

== See also ==
* [[Dermatitis]]
* [[Eczema]]
* [[Psoriasis]]
* [[Allergies]]
* [[Insect bites]]

[[Category:Dermatology]]
[[Category:Skin conditions]]
[[Category:Medical conditions]]

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