Eczema and Sleep.
Eczema and Sleep.
Eczema and Sleep.
Explore the relationship between eczema and sleep, and learn tips for better sleep and eczema management.
Explore the relationship between eczema and sleep, and learn tips for better sleep and eczema management.
Explore the relationship between eczema and sleep, and learn tips for better sleep and eczema management.
2023-07-05T00:00:00.000Z
2023-07-05T00:00:00.000Z
2023-07-05T00:00:00.000Z
Introduction Eczema and Sleep
Eczema and sleep are closely linked, as sleep is crucial for day-to-day functioning, and poor sleep can trigger eczema flare-ups. Nearly 30% of people don't get enough sleep, and for eczema sufferers, achieving quality sleep can be even more challenging due to itching and discomfort.
However, you can take steps to improve your chances of a restful night's sleep. Here are our tips on enhancing your sleep when dealing with eczema…
Optimise Your Sleeping Environment
Bedrooms should be cool, dark, and tech-free spaces. Our sleep cycles are wired to recognise darkness, so mobile phones/gadgets/other gizmos can disrupt this.
Instead, try to get into the habit of putting any electronic devices aside 30-60 minutes before trying to sleep. Yes, you heard that right. #bringbackthebooks
Keeping rooms cool and well-ventilated is also essential. To achieve this, try switching to 100% cotton bedding sheets and low-tog duvets to prevent overheating. The tog of a duvet just means how much heat it keeps in, so the lower it is, the less you'll overheat!
Choose Your Bedding Wisely
Your bedding can have a significant impact on your eczema. So aside from using a low-tog duvet, you'll want to buy hypoallergenic bedding. To prevent skin irritation, you’ll also want to avoid any pillows with feathers or made from synthetic fibres.
Introduction Eczema and Sleep
Eczema and sleep are closely linked, as sleep is crucial for day-to-day functioning, and poor sleep can trigger eczema flare-ups. Nearly 30% of people don't get enough sleep, and for eczema sufferers, achieving quality sleep can be even more challenging due to itching and discomfort.
However, you can take steps to improve your chances of a restful night's sleep. Here are our tips on enhancing your sleep when dealing with eczema…
Optimise Your Sleeping Environment
Bedrooms should be cool, dark, and tech-free spaces. Our sleep cycles are wired to recognise darkness, so mobile phones/gadgets/other gizmos can disrupt this.
Instead, try to get into the habit of putting any electronic devices aside 30-60 minutes before trying to sleep. Yes, you heard that right. #bringbackthebooks
Keeping rooms cool and well-ventilated is also essential. To achieve this, try switching to 100% cotton bedding sheets and low-tog duvets to prevent overheating. The tog of a duvet just means how much heat it keeps in, so the lower it is, the less you'll overheat!
Choose Your Bedding Wisely
Your bedding can have a significant impact on your eczema. So aside from using a low-tog duvet, you'll want to buy hypoallergenic bedding. To prevent skin irritation, you’ll also want to avoid any pillows with feathers or made from synthetic fibres.
Introduction Eczema and Sleep
Eczema and sleep are closely linked, as sleep is crucial for day-to-day functioning, and poor sleep can trigger eczema flare-ups. Nearly 30% of people don't get enough sleep, and for eczema sufferers, achieving quality sleep can be even more challenging due to itching and discomfort.
However, you can take steps to improve your chances of a restful night's sleep. Here are our tips on enhancing your sleep when dealing with eczema…
Optimise Your Sleeping Environment
Bedrooms should be cool, dark, and tech-free spaces. Our sleep cycles are wired to recognise darkness, so mobile phones/gadgets/other gizmos can disrupt this.
Instead, try to get into the habit of putting any electronic devices aside 30-60 minutes before trying to sleep. Yes, you heard that right. #bringbackthebooks
Keeping rooms cool and well-ventilated is also essential. To achieve this, try switching to 100% cotton bedding sheets and low-tog duvets to prevent overheating. The tog of a duvet just means how much heat it keeps in, so the lower it is, the less you'll overheat!
Choose Your Bedding Wisely
Your bedding can have a significant impact on your eczema. So aside from using a low-tog duvet, you'll want to buy hypoallergenic bedding. To prevent skin irritation, you’ll also want to avoid any pillows with feathers or made from synthetic fibres.
Limit Caffeine Intake
Caffeine can be found in everything from coffee to tea and even some chewing gums, and it can take 4-6 hours to wear off! This means that your 5pm cup of tea may very well be keeping you up at night, affecting your eczema and sleep quality.
Stop Exercising Late
Exercise is excellent, but it might be affecting your sleep and eczema. It’s been shown to release endorphins, which can make it challenging to begin the sleep process. So if you can, try to get your exercise in nice and early.
Avoid Your Bed
If you can’t sleep, avoid your bed as much as possible. Our brain associates certain places with sleep, so if you're not managing to sleep for more than 10-15 mins, hop straight out of bed and take a seat elsewhere. This habit helps your brain associate sleep with your bed, allowing you to wind down when it's time to sleep.
Use Anti-histamines
If you’re still having problems with sleep despite doing all the right things, you might want to consider anti-histamines. These medications stop the release of a chemical called histamine, which can help with eczema and sleep.
In summary, managing eczema and sleep involves optimizing your sleeping environment, choosing the right bedding, limiting caffeine intake, avoiding late-night exercise, staying out of bed when not sleeping, and considering anti-histamines if necessary. Incorporate these tips into your routine for better sleep and improved eczema management.
Limit Caffeine Intake
Caffeine can be found in everything from coffee to tea and even some chewing gums, and it can take 4-6 hours to wear off! This means that your 5pm cup of tea may very well be keeping you up at night, affecting your eczema and sleep quality.
Stop Exercising Late
Exercise is excellent, but it might be affecting your sleep and eczema. It’s been shown to release endorphins, which can make it challenging to begin the sleep process. So if you can, try to get your exercise in nice and early.
Avoid Your Bed
If you can’t sleep, avoid your bed as much as possible. Our brain associates certain places with sleep, so if you're not managing to sleep for more than 10-15 mins, hop straight out of bed and take a seat elsewhere. This habit helps your brain associate sleep with your bed, allowing you to wind down when it's time to sleep.
Use Anti-histamines
If you’re still having problems with sleep despite doing all the right things, you might want to consider anti-histamines. These medications stop the release of a chemical called histamine, which can help with eczema and sleep.
In summary, managing eczema and sleep involves optimizing your sleeping environment, choosing the right bedding, limiting caffeine intake, avoiding late-night exercise, staying out of bed when not sleeping, and considering anti-histamines if necessary. Incorporate these tips into your routine for better sleep and improved eczema management.
Limit Caffeine Intake
Caffeine can be found in everything from coffee to tea and even some chewing gums, and it can take 4-6 hours to wear off! This means that your 5pm cup of tea may very well be keeping you up at night, affecting your eczema and sleep quality.
Stop Exercising Late
Exercise is excellent, but it might be affecting your sleep and eczema. It’s been shown to release endorphins, which can make it challenging to begin the sleep process. So if you can, try to get your exercise in nice and early.
Avoid Your Bed
If you can’t sleep, avoid your bed as much as possible. Our brain associates certain places with sleep, so if you're not managing to sleep for more than 10-15 mins, hop straight out of bed and take a seat elsewhere. This habit helps your brain associate sleep with your bed, allowing you to wind down when it's time to sleep.
Use Anti-histamines
If you’re still having problems with sleep despite doing all the right things, you might want to consider anti-histamines. These medications stop the release of a chemical called histamine, which can help with eczema and sleep.
In summary, managing eczema and sleep involves optimizing your sleeping environment, choosing the right bedding, limiting caffeine intake, avoiding late-night exercise, staying out of bed when not sleeping, and considering anti-histamines if necessary. Incorporate these tips into your routine for better sleep and improved eczema management.
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Your questions.
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How is this different to traditional dermatology or telehealth apps?
Most telehealth apps are just video calls with doctors who don't know your history, offering templated advice. Traditional dermatology gives you 7 minutes every few months. Symphony is different — it's an AI that learns your complete skin story and provides personalized guidance 24/7, backed by specialists who review your case. Think of it as a personal trainer for your skin, not just another appointment booking app.
How is this different to traditional dermatology or telehealth apps?
Most telehealth apps are just video calls with doctors who don't know your history, offering templated advice. Traditional dermatology gives you 7 minutes every few months. Symphony is different — it's an AI that learns your complete skin story and provides personalized guidance 24/7, backed by specialists who review your case. Think of it as a personal trainer for your skin, not just another appointment booking app.
Which conditions does Symphony support?
Which conditions does Symphony support?
Symphony is built for chronic skin conditions: acne, eczema, psoriasis, and topical steroid withdrawal (TSW). These are the conditions where understanding your triggers matters most — and where the traditional "here's a cream, see you in 3 months" approach fails hardest. If you're dealing with something else, reach out — we're expanding based on what our members need.
Is my data protected?
Is my data protected?
Your data is encrypted, never sold, and never used for advertising. You can export it. You can delete it anytime. Read our full privacy policy below.
Why not just see a dermatologist more frequently?
Why not just see a dermatologist more frequently?
You could — if you could get an appointment, afford the visit, and somehow give them access to absolutely everything that happened between visits. The reality: your dermatologist sees a snapshot. Symphony sees the full picture — what you ate, how you slept, what products you used, how stressed you were — and connects it to how your skin responded. We're not replacing your dermatologist. We're giving them (and you) context they'd never otherwise have.
How do I know if I'm a good candidate?
How do I know if I'm a good candidate?
If you've been dealing with a chronic skin condition and still don't fully understand why your skin flares — you're a good candidate. Symphony works best for people willing to track consistently (a few minutes a day) and who want to understand their patterns, not just treat symptoms. If you're looking for a quick fix or a magic cream recommendation, we're probably not the right fit.
What if I've tried everything already?
What if I've tried everything already?
Then you're exactly who we built this for. "Tried everything" usually means you've tried a lot of products and treatments — but you've never had the tools to see how your skin actually responds to your life. Symphony doesn't give you more things to try. It helps you understand what's already happening — so the next thing you try is actually informed by your data. It knowing instead of guessing.
Is Symphony a replacement for medical advice?
Is Symphony a replacement for medical advice?
Symphony's AI and tracking tools are not a replacement for medical advice — they help you understand patterns in your own data, but they don't diagnose or prescribe.
That said, we know insights alone aren't always enough. That's why our Premium tier includes referrals to specialist dermatology consultations, gut and skin microbiome testing, and comprehensive lab panels — actual specialists who review your Symphony data.
The app gives you context and understanding. When you need clinical expertise, we connect you with professionals who understand your story.
How is Symphony different from apps that scan your face and sell you products?
How is Symphony different from apps that scan your face and sell you products?
Most "AI skincare" apps take a photo, run it through a basic algorithm, and recommend products they get commission on. They're not trying to help you understand your skin — they're trying to sell you things. Symphony doesn't work that way. We analyze your symptoms, lifestyle, stress, diet, and products over time to find patterns unique to you. We don't sell skincare products directly, and our recommendations are based on your data — not affiliate deals.
When we do recommend products, we're checking thousands of products against YOUR specific sensitivities and triggers. The goal is to stop you wasting money, not to add to the pile of half-used bottles under your sink.
Can I cancel anytime?
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. No contracts, no cancellation fees. If Symphony isn't working for you, you can cancel in a few clicks. We'd rather earn your trust every month than trap you in one.
Your questions.
Answered.
Not sure what to expect? These answers might help you feel more confident as you begin.
How is this different to traditional dermatology or telehealth apps?
Most telehealth apps are just video calls with doctors who don't know your history, offering templated advice. Traditional dermatology gives you 7 minutes every few months. Symphony is different — it's an AI that learns your complete skin story and provides personalized guidance 24/7, backed by specialists who review your case. Think of it as a personal trainer for your skin, not just another appointment booking app.
How is this different to traditional dermatology or telehealth apps?
Most telehealth apps are just video calls with doctors who don't know your history, offering templated advice. Traditional dermatology gives you 7 minutes every few months. Symphony is different — it's an AI that learns your complete skin story and provides personalized guidance 24/7, backed by specialists who review your case. Think of it as a personal trainer for your skin, not just another appointment booking app.
Which conditions does Symphony support?
Which conditions does Symphony support?
Symphony is built for chronic skin conditions: acne, eczema, psoriasis, and topical steroid withdrawal (TSW). These are the conditions where understanding your triggers matters most — and where the traditional "here's a cream, see you in 3 months" approach fails hardest. If you're dealing with something else, reach out — we're expanding based on what our members need.
Is my data protected?
Is my data protected?
Your data is encrypted, never sold, and never used for advertising. You can export it. You can delete it anytime. Read our full privacy policy below.
Why not just see a dermatologist more frequently?
Why not just see a dermatologist more frequently?
You could — if you could get an appointment, afford the visit, and somehow give them access to absolutely everything that happened between visits. The reality: your dermatologist sees a snapshot. Symphony sees the full picture — what you ate, how you slept, what products you used, how stressed you were — and connects it to how your skin responded. We're not replacing your dermatologist. We're giving them (and you) context they'd never otherwise have.
How do I know if I'm a good candidate?
How do I know if I'm a good candidate?
If you've been dealing with a chronic skin condition and still don't fully understand why your skin flares — you're a good candidate. Symphony works best for people willing to track consistently (a few minutes a day) and who want to understand their patterns, not just treat symptoms. If you're looking for a quick fix or a magic cream recommendation, we're probably not the right fit.
What if I've tried everything already?
What if I've tried everything already?
Then you're exactly who we built this for. "Tried everything" usually means you've tried a lot of products and treatments — but you've never had the tools to see how your skin actually responds to your life. Symphony doesn't give you more things to try. It helps you understand what's already happening — so the next thing you try is actually informed by your data. It knowing instead of guessing.
Is Symphony a replacement for medical advice?
Is Symphony a replacement for medical advice?
Symphony's AI and tracking tools are not a replacement for medical advice — they help you understand patterns in your own data, but they don't diagnose or prescribe.
That said, we know insights alone aren't always enough. That's why our Premium tier includes referrals to specialist dermatology consultations, gut and skin microbiome testing, and comprehensive lab panels — actual specialists who review your Symphony data.
The app gives you context and understanding. When you need clinical expertise, we connect you with professionals who understand your story.
How is Symphony different from apps that scan your face and sell you products?
How is Symphony different from apps that scan your face and sell you products?
Most "AI skincare" apps take a photo, run it through a basic algorithm, and recommend products they get commission on. They're not trying to help you understand your skin — they're trying to sell you things. Symphony doesn't work that way. We analyze your symptoms, lifestyle, stress, diet, and products over time to find patterns unique to you. We don't sell skincare products directly, and our recommendations are based on your data — not affiliate deals.
When we do recommend products, we're checking thousands of products against YOUR specific sensitivities and triggers. The goal is to stop you wasting money, not to add to the pile of half-used bottles under your sink.
Can I cancel anytime?
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. No contracts, no cancellation fees. If Symphony isn't working for you, you can cancel in a few clicks. We'd rather earn your trust every month than trap you in one.
Didn’t find your answer? Send us a message at
hello@proton-health.com — we’ll respond with care and clarity.
Your questions.
Answered.
Not sure what to expect? These answers might help you feel more confident as you begin.
Didn’t find your answer? Send us a message at
hello@proton-health.com — we’ll respond with care and clarity.
How is this different to traditional dermatology or telehealth apps?
Most telehealth apps are just video calls with doctors who don't know your history, offering templated advice. Traditional dermatology gives you 7 minutes every few months. Symphony is different — it's an AI that learns your complete skin story and provides personalized guidance 24/7, backed by specialists who review your case. Think of it as a personal trainer for your skin, not just another appointment booking app.
How is this different to traditional dermatology or telehealth apps?
Most telehealth apps are just video calls with doctors who don't know your history, offering templated advice. Traditional dermatology gives you 7 minutes every few months. Symphony is different — it's an AI that learns your complete skin story and provides personalized guidance 24/7, backed by specialists who review your case. Think of it as a personal trainer for your skin, not just another appointment booking app.
Which conditions does Symphony support?
Which conditions does Symphony support?
Symphony is built for chronic skin conditions: acne, eczema, psoriasis, and topical steroid withdrawal (TSW). These are the conditions where understanding your triggers matters most — and where the traditional "here's a cream, see you in 3 months" approach fails hardest. If you're dealing with something else, reach out — we're expanding based on what our members need.
Is my data protected?
Is my data protected?
Your data is encrypted, never sold, and never used for advertising. You can export it. You can delete it anytime. Read our full privacy policy below.
Why not just see a dermatologist more frequently?
Why not just see a dermatologist more frequently?
You could — if you could get an appointment, afford the visit, and somehow give them access to absolutely everything that happened between visits. The reality: your dermatologist sees a snapshot. Symphony sees the full picture — what you ate, how you slept, what products you used, how stressed you were — and connects it to how your skin responded. We're not replacing your dermatologist. We're giving them (and you) context they'd never otherwise have.
How do I know if I'm a good candidate?
How do I know if I'm a good candidate?
If you've been dealing with a chronic skin condition and still don't fully understand why your skin flares — you're a good candidate. Symphony works best for people willing to track consistently (a few minutes a day) and who want to understand their patterns, not just treat symptoms. If you're looking for a quick fix or a magic cream recommendation, we're probably not the right fit.
What if I've tried everything already?
What if I've tried everything already?
Then you're exactly who we built this for. "Tried everything" usually means you've tried a lot of products and treatments — but you've never had the tools to see how your skin actually responds to your life. Symphony doesn't give you more things to try. It helps you understand what's already happening — so the next thing you try is actually informed by your data. It knowing instead of guessing.
Is Symphony a replacement for medical advice?
Is Symphony a replacement for medical advice?
Symphony's AI and tracking tools are not a replacement for medical advice — they help you understand patterns in your own data, but they don't diagnose or prescribe.
That said, we know insights alone aren't always enough. That's why our Premium tier includes referrals to specialist dermatology consultations, gut and skin microbiome testing, and comprehensive lab panels — actual specialists who review your Symphony data.
The app gives you context and understanding. When you need clinical expertise, we connect you with professionals who understand your story.
How is Symphony different from apps that scan your face and sell you products?
How is Symphony different from apps that scan your face and sell you products?
Most "AI skincare" apps take a photo, run it through a basic algorithm, and recommend products they get commission on. They're not trying to help you understand your skin — they're trying to sell you things. Symphony doesn't work that way. We analyze your symptoms, lifestyle, stress, diet, and products over time to find patterns unique to you. We don't sell skincare products directly, and our recommendations are based on your data — not affiliate deals.
When we do recommend products, we're checking thousands of products against YOUR specific sensitivities and triggers. The goal is to stop you wasting money, not to add to the pile of half-used bottles under your sink.
Can I cancel anytime?
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. No contracts, no cancellation fees. If Symphony isn't working for you, you can cancel in a few clicks. We'd rather earn your trust every month than trap you in one.