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I scratch myself in my sleep and wake up bleeding and with scars. what can cause this?
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Pruritis: Many things cause itchy skin, including simple dryness. Try using a mild body lotion to decrease the itching sensation. Your night time scratching can be decreased by placing soft cotton socks over your hands when go to bed.
Answered 12/27/2014
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