Skin Is Broken From Scratching
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Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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Skin is broken from scratching
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
Skin excoriations from scratching refers to lesions on the surface of the skin, following recurrent picking or scratching of one's skin
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Fever
Possible causes
- Atopic dermatitis
Allergic rashes. Risk factors include genetics, other allergic disease, new skin products, and allergic foods. Cases of childhood eczema can resolve by adulthood, however in some cases it can happen to adults too.
- Rosacea-like dermatitis
A condition that causes red, uneven spots on the face, which often become flushed. This is caused by use of steroids on the face, and usually resolves once the steroids are stopped.
- Heat rash
This is a condition where areas of skin are itchy and inflamed as a result of excessive sweating, which blocks sweat glands.
- Asteatotic eczema
- Impetigo
- Psoriasis (except for pustular psoriasis)
- Autosensitization dermatitis
- Scabies
- Crab louse
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Did you scratch your skin?
Do you have any rash on your skin?
Do you have any skin problems?
Have you been bitten, scratched, stung by bugs (ex. bees) or animals (ex. dogs, cats, wild animals)
Have you recently eaten or come into contact with known allergy causing items?
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Reviewed By:
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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