If you’re constantly wondering ‘why do I get itchy when I lay in bed?’

And it’s hella annoying.

Nocturnal pruritus is the term that doctors use to describe itchy skin at night.

Here’s Why You Have Itchy Skin At Night , young woman looks at her skin and scratches it

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So, why is your skin so itchy at night?

For starters, your body regulates its core temperature to be lowest at night.

This temporary uptick in body temperature may correspond to increased sensations of itchiness.

Your skin’s ability to retain moisture is also lowest at night.

(After all, the more you scratch, the more your nerve endings will act up.)

And avoid taking hot showers, as the heat can actually trigger histamine release and exacerbate itching at night.