105: Can Melatonin Help Itchy Skin (So You Can Sleep)? - a podcast by Jennifer Fugo, CNS, MS, Skin Rash Expert

Wishing you could get a better night’s sleep without waking up all itchy?

When sleep is compromised (or nonexistent) night after night, it can feel like you’ll never catch up. The cumulative effect of sleepless nights is maddening.

Clients in my clinical practice often ask me “How can I sleep better?”

The truth is, there’s not one simple answer to that question. Ultimately you have to figure out what’s causing the issue in the first place.

But some supplemental aides like melatonin might be helpful for some.

I’ve repeatedly seen studies mention lower nightly melatonin levels in those with eczema. And how the use of the supplement could be helpful!

Let’s dive in together to see if melatonin could be helpful for you.

In this episode:

• What is melatonin and can it be helpful for someone struggling with itchy eczema?
• Melatonin production tends to be low in eczema patients
• Food sources of melatonin (more than just tart cherries)
• How to naturally boost melatonin production
• Thoughts on supplementing with melatonin to avoid waking up groggy
• Who shouldn’t take melatonin

Quotes:

“33 to 87.1% of adults” and “83% of children with eczema” are dealing with some sort of sleep disturbance or difficulty staying asleep.

Melatonin is broken down by your liver specifically in Phase 1 of liver detoxification by the CYP1A2 enzyme (along with some others) to get it out of your system.

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