Are children with eczema likely to be clingy?

Clingy or itchy??: If a child has severe eczema they suffer from itchy skin which can make them clingy. Severe itching makes the child very irritable and may need treatment with something like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) before bed. The itchy skin can also interfere with sleep and contribute to irritability. A good moisturizer can help plus wet to dry soaks before bed. Your doctor can recommend appropriate medicated creams.