4. Bleeding Caused by Scratching
An important aspect worth constantly mentioning is just how itchy the skin gets during an eczema outbreak. It really is no joke, and most sufferers are willing to do just about anything to not have to scratch. However, scratching is inevitable, so you may want to do a few things to stop yourself from making things worse.
A great tip would be to cut your nails short during an outbreak. This will stop you from intense scratching which often times gets so severe some sufferers have reported scratching until their skin bleeds. Which of itself makes things even worse, bleeding skin can cause infection, and further skin irritation. If you do find that your skin is bleeding a result of intense scratching ensure that you take a clean cotton cloth, dip it into warm water and disinfect the open wound. Stop the blood immediately and avoid it spreading to other parts of the healthy skin.