Itchy Skin Before You Sleep: Featured in Shape.com

Shape.com talked about “This Is Why Your Skin Feels So Itchy Right Before You Fall Asleep” the other day and interviewed various doctors such as Dr. Michele Green. So why does your skin feel itchy at night?

It can be stress or anxiety, for instance, Dr. Green notes “our skin is a direct pathway to our nerves, and our nerve endings go into overdrive during psychological stress, this can also result in intense itching.” The article looks at how to cope, recommended products and tips from the doctors including Dr. Green’s note about “avoid taking hot showers, as the heat can actually trigger histamine release and exacerbate nighttime itchiness.”

Of course, if it remains a problem for a while, contact us for an appointment.

Read the full article at https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/itchy-skin-at-night