Category Archives: ScratchMeNot Blog

Sensory Processing Disorder: Eye Gouging – Testimonial

From a caring mom of twins, she shares her experiences of using ScratchMeNots for Sensory Processing Disorder, from the search to the results! The concerns: Because I have twins and both have Sensory Processing Disorder we have a number of issues we work with.  The eye gouging was most concerning which is what made me […]

Hot Or Cold – What’s The Best Bath To Take?

Baths are one of the most celebrated ways to help cleanse delicate skin, soothe eczema flare ups, deeply hydrate the skin organ, and soothe itching. But while a good soak can be a real life saver, it can also make things worse. Many parents who try baths as a treatment for eczema find that their […]

Cold Creams For Eczema Relief

One of the biggest reasons why eczema flare ups happen is inflammation. When skin tissues get inflamed, the immune system responds and itching can begin. No matter what kinds of protocols, tricks, or skin products you use for your children when flare ups happen, there’s a simple thing you can do to make it even […]

Stopping The Pull – Soothing Trichotillomania

Trichotillomania is a compulsive, often unconscious drive to pull out the hair on the head, eyebrows, eyelashes, arms, legs, or face. Children who suffer from hair pulling disorder’ often experience either an intense drive to pull similar to the need to follow through on a sneeze, or they become unaware that the pulling is happening […]

Fact Or Fear – How Do You Teach Your Kids About Allergies?

When it comes to making sure our kids stay away from the foods, allergens, and situations that trigger eczema or allergies, they are often our best line of defense. A child who knows what they need to avoid and understands why is often the same child who avoids serious issues with their sensitivities, but what’s […]

The Home School Solution

If you have a child with eczema, allergies, or special needs, chances are you’ve already encountered the challenge that school brings up. Letting your children out of your sight for many hours a day can be overwhelming to parents since they lose control over the unique health needs their child has – but is home […]

Metal Allergies & Eczema Flare Ups

Nickel Eczema Allergies

Recently there’s been a lot of discussion in the news and among professionals about the relationship between metal allergies and eczema. While many people have metal allergies, their presence isn’t always obvious. We touch and interact with a variety of metals and metal blends pretty much every day, so it can be really hard to […]

Making Halloween Allergy Free

Tomorrow is Halloween and many families will be enjoying the spooky fun of trick-or-treating! While the festivities are always a great time, sometimes the effects of the candy can be a real problem for families who have children with allergies. Small single-serving candy pieces often do not have ingredients lists or have lists that are […]

5 Foods That Help Heal Eczema

Did you know that a variety of foods have natural anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, and soothing properties that can help your child’s body keep eczema flare ups away or heal the ones that have already started? Healing through food is a wonderful way to get gentle yet effective nutrients to the body that can help support it […]

Fall Allergies & Eczema Flare Ups

fall allergies

Fall is just around the corner and a whole host of new allergens are about to go on the rampage. During the fall, leaves begin to drift to the ground as moisture rises. This is the time of year when we tend to see the greatest increase in mold and mildew allergies since there are […]

3 Ways To Avoid Fall Allergies

Fall is in full effect and many people across the country are experiencing a spike in seasonal allergies. Many experts are reporting record highs in allergens this year, so it’s a good idea to keep you and your family protected to avoid the many frustrations that allergic attacks can bring up. While spring is usually […]

Goldfish Bandit: Not mayhem, but mischief

For a parent of a child with food allergies, the last thing we want to hear is our child eating a food that aggregates eczema. I’m one of those parents that makes a list of what she cannot eat, explains why she cannot eat it, show how the foods look, and why she needs to […]

We’re at it again! ScratchMeNot to support National Eczema Awareness Month in 2 ways!

We are proud to announce that we are supporting the cause of eczema and itchy skin during National Eczema Awareness month (October) in two ways! We are showing our support for National Eczema Awareness by showcasing two NEW ScratchMeNot colors that align with the National Eczema Association, Papaya Splash and Puzzled Green! The National Eczema […]

New ScratchMeNot Colors Raise Awareness During National Eczema Month

Dallas, Texas – According to research, approximately 10 percent of children suffer from eczema, usually starting in infancy, a skin condition that constitutes an itchy rash. Many children cannot stop scratching long enough for their skin to heal. That is why ScratchMeNot Flip Mitten Sleeves are essential for young ones with eczema, for newborns to […]

October Is Eczema Awareness Month!

We are so fortunate that the National Eczema Association (NEA) has organized this amazing time of year to focus on the needs of the eczema community. Eczema Awareness Month is a time when we can all band together and look at advances we’ve made and areas where we need to continue to grow – and […]

Food Allergies Just Got Fun!

The BugaBees

I am so thrilled about the release of the new app ‘The Bugabees’. This delightful game helps kids learn in a fun and colorful what foods they should avoid due to allergies. While kids learn about what to avoid, they are also being shown healthy, non-allergic alternatives that help them feel empowered so that they […]

The 3 Most Common Kids Allergies

common food allergies in kids

While kids can have allergic reactions to a broad spectrum of foods, there are three that seem to be the most prevalent in recent years. The three foods are unfortunately very common as stand-alone items and as ingredients in other preparations. For parents who are still trying to figure out which foods are triggering their […]

3 Simple Herbal Skin Soaks

This week we’d like to introduce you to three simple herbal skin soaks that you can use to fight inflammation, irritated skin, and skin issues with the healing power of nature – and how to do it in the most hassle free way possible! Herbal skin soaks allow you to put the healing power of […]

Cooling The Heat Of Eczema Inflammation

Did you know that one of the biggest reasons why eczema is painful, itchy, and prone to infections is inflammation? When the skin and tissues under the affected area become inflamed, the real problems begin. Fighting inflammation can lead to a huge decrease in eczema issues, and today I’m going to share a few ‘do […]

5 Uncommon Yet Effective Eczema Treatments

5 Uncommon Yet Effective Eczema Treatments You’re somewhat a skin expert, right? If eczema is part of your life, you have more experience and you’re a lot more knowledgeable in skincare than the average Joe. But are you up to the latest trends with skincare gadgets? Let’s find out. 1. Dry Brushing Dry brushing does […]

Immunity & Eczema

immunity eczema

While many prescription creams, lotions, and medications exist to help with eczema, antibiotics are still one of the most commonly prescribed. The reason behind this is that sometimes a little boost in the immune system can help stop infections that eczema’s scratching can cause and help the body get to work fighting it off on […]

Using Wet Wraps To Treat Severe Eczema – Wet Wrapping

Recently we heard from Claire, who shared some great information and photos about using a wet wrap for her son. Claire: Hiya guys, just wanted to say a big thank you from a relieved eczema Mum – my 9 month old boy suffers from severe, persistent eczema just like his older sister did, and often attacks […]

Summer Sun and Eczema

When it comes to eczema it seems there are two types of people – those who find relief and soothing from the dry, light air, and those who find aggravation of their eczema symptoms due to sweating and heat. This can complicate things when it comes to finding a good all-around summer treatment for kids […]