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I am getting scratches on my face when I wake up morning? What could be the reason?
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May be having some bad dreams and scratching your own face?
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There could be a number of reasons why you would wake up with scratches on your face. Some people might become aware of their injuries while they are sleeping, while others might get them while they are working or playing a game.

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I think after having a very deep sleep at night, a lot of reasons could have caused having stretches on your face in the morning or when you wake up. Some of those reasons that stroke my mind are:
1. If you sleep and the part of the face made long and direct contact with pillow cloth. It then made marks in form of stretches of the face. If that is the cause; then it will fade away in no distance time.

2. Certain insets are capable of causing great harm to the skin, if the are allowed on the skin for a long period. So, the room should constantly be fumigated with insecticide. Termites, cockroach and other insects are dangerous to the skin.

3. Some people or person might have scratch the face while sleeping due to certain infections on that part of the skin.

4. It might be due to bad dreams and spiritual attacks. It must not be left for granted.
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Thanks for your comment. Yes I have agree with your answer. I guess you have explained all the possibilities. 
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• skin is the largest part of the human body. Every small change in environment first affected by the skin.

• skin is sensitive part, wewe unknowing put pressure on skin while sleeping.

Try to sleep on your back  or side position to  avoid the scratches .

Scratches are not a big problem to deal with..
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It's not uncommon to wake up with scratches. I have woken up with marks on my face before and I just assumed it was because I was scratching in my sleep, maybe because of skin irritation or just because I was restless.  

I would make sure you keep your finger nails short so as not to cause too much damage in future as you don't want to tear the skin and cause infection.
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This can happen if you scratch unconsciously at night. This happens to my little brother very often and I noticed that when he's asleep ,he is always scratching, tossing and turning around. Another thing could be that you don't just your bed properly before you go to sleep. Perhaps you eat, drop stuff and forget to wipe your bed sheets. Sometimes these debris, granules and crumbs from different substances can be a little rough on the skin.
This may also have to do with location of your bed. If it is close to the window where there are grasses and plants outside, insects can find their way into your room, on your bed and on your skin while you sleep.
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I do see people complain about waking up to some marks or scratches and attributing it to some unknown forces or simply termed it as spiritual attacks. I don't know what give them such ideas because I think those concocted reasons are just the figment of one's imagination.

When one sleeps,there's always unintentional turning, twisting, scratching,pushing ,laughing you name it going on.One is in an  unconscious stage and as such a lot can happen that one wouldn't just be aware of.

So apparently some of these scratched or marks actually comes from us through the scratching of our face unconsciously or piercing our skin with our fingers whether long or short. Nothing out of the ordinary happened. We just injured ourselves unconsciously.
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For me that is normal. I sometimes scratch my face because sometimes I have long nails and when a mosquito drops on my cheek, started biting me, I will scratch it for sure that leads to a red mark scratch when I see in the morning. Sometimes my pets will do some scratches when they started to play with my face while sleeping, especially my kittens. I have kittens that loves to touch my eye brow. We are not aware of what we are doing when we are sleeping that is why it is quite normal we experience that kind of things. Yes, sometimes a nightmare could lead us to hurt our own selves. Maybe on our dream we are trying to run after someone or we are literally trying to wake up that is why we hurt ourselves and the marks are left on our faces. It happens to everyone too.
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If It were to any part of Africa country especially where I am from, I would have attributed it to witchcraft. I guess this case is totally different and at such I think it could be physically related.

Often times, when we sleep, we are in constant struggle to keep ourselves in proper sleeping position. We are unconsciously battling with our surroundings via engaging in all sort of scratching as a result of twisting and turning which we don't know of.

This is common mainly when we have done a lot of tiring tasks during the day, and due to this we could sleep in a way that we barely care about our surroundings. In situations like that, we could find ourselves waking up having marks inflicted unknowingly by ourselves all over our body.
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You probably behaving a bad dream scratching your face and that is the reason behind it.SOmetimes when we dream especially if trying to touch or hurt our self in our dream, it's actually happening without you knowing because you are asleep. And because you are dreaming and you are thinking it's not real or maybe it looks like real in your dream. It is more likely with sleep walking. You don't know you are sleepwalking at night because you think in your dream you are not sleeping and you are awake. This is the reason's too some sleep walkers end up hurting themselves,like falling, hit by cars,etc. The scratch on your face happened while you are dreaming. Maybe someone scratches you in your dream and you trying to stop it causing you scratch yourself instead.
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This is quite an unusual happening to me or my circles. I find it quite weird to hear that someone woke up with marks all over their faces if they were not fighting with someone in their sleep. Usually  i would say or rather think that you were fighting in your dreams with someone, or there was some kind of spiritual attack on you, because really how do you explain this kind of thing. I would understand if it has happened to you once or twice but if it is an everyday thing, then you can be rest assured that it is not normal. You could be fighting with dark forces and you are not aware of, i feel like this is something that should not be ignored or taken lightly if it is a genuine story. Over the years there has been stories where people have talked about being attacked in their sleep, and after being interrogated, they agreed that they could have had a demon attack, how true this is i cannot affirm, but it could be something like. Demons are real and they exist so i wouldn't refute the fact that someone can be attacked while sleeping. Maybe you need to pray about it ans see if it will stop happening. I don't know if i believe in that notion of scratching one self, would you scratch yourself so hard and miss to feel the pain? i don't think so.
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Having a cat may be the case. However I don't think cats scratch their owners' face... Unless you don't feed them for awhile. But in that case you would have bite marks, not scratches.
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It could be you sleeping badly on objects and clothes such as your sweaters'zip or you could be having a bad dream that made you ending yo scratching your face. 
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The exact reason for mysterious scratches on body is still unclear, however scientists suspect it can be an allergic response, but the specific allergen remains ...
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Do you have hard nails? Or an animal? Maybe you hit yourself accidentally when your sleeping. Without meaning to. it's of people do I'm sure. Do you have your door locked? Bedroom door and extra lock inside. I'm not trying to be mean. Can never be too safe 
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Perhaps when you are sleeping, you accidentally scratch your face. Are your nails long enough to do it? Sometimes when we sleep, we can do this unintentionally.
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There are a few possible explanations for waking up with scratches on your face. Possible explanations include: 

1. Allergies - You may be allergic to something in your bedding or pillow, such as dust mites or pet dander, and scratching your face during your sleep. 

2. Skin Conditions - You may have a skin condition such as eczema or psoriasis, which can cause itching, redness, and scratching of the skin.

3. Parasites - You may have contracted a parasite, such as mites or scabies, which can cause itching and scratching.

4. Stress - Stress and anxiety can cause itching and scratching, which can lead to scratches on your face.

5. Sleep disorders - You may have a sleep disorder, such as sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome, which can cause you to scratch your face during sleep.

If you are waking up with scratches on your face, it is important to speak to your doctor to determine the cause.
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There could be various reasons for waking up with scratches on your face, such as scratching during sleep due to an itch or irritation, or a sleep disorder like sleepwalking or REM sleep behavior disorder. It's best to consult a healthcare professional if the scratches are persistent or severe.
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Scratching yourself while asleep. You may have a skin condition that's causing intense itchiness at night, or you may have dermatographia. Dermatographia causes even very light scratches to produce raised red marks.
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Sometime it could be your movement while sleeping.  Dreaming ang scratching yourself is common.or by mosquito bite or hard and spiky pillow are the reason behind it.
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Waking up with scratches on your face can be concerning and may have several possible explanations:

1. **Unintentional Scratching During Sleep**: It's possible that you are scratching your face during sleep without being aware of it. This can occur due to various reasons, including skin irritation, allergies, or subconscious movements during sleep.

2. **Dry Skin**: Dry skin can become itchy and prone to scratching, especially during the night when moisture levels are lower. Scratching dry skin can lead to irritation and potentially cause scratches on the face.

3. **Skin Conditions**: Skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, or dermatitis can cause itching and irritation, leading to scratching and potentially resulting in scratches on the face.

4. **Bedding or Pillow Fabric**: Rough or abrasive bedding or pillow fabrics may irritate the skin and cause scratching during sleep. It's possible that the scratches on your face are the result of friction between your skin and the bedding or pillowcase.

5. **Bed Partners or Pets**: If you share your bed with a partner or pet, scratches on your face could be caused by unintentional contact during sleep. Movements or scratching from a partner or pet may inadvertently cause scratches on your face.

6. **Underlying Health Conditions**: In some cases, waking up with scratches on the face may be a symptom of an underlying health condition such as sleep disorders, parasomnias, or neurological conditions that affect sleep behavior.

7. **Environmental Factors**: Environmental factors such as indoor allergens, dust mites, or pollutants in the bedroom may trigger skin irritation or allergies, leading to scratching during sleep.

If you frequently wake up with scratches on your face and are unsure of the cause, it's important to consult with a healthcare professional or dermatologist for further evaluation and guidance. They can help determine the underlying cause of the scratches and recommend appropriate treatment or preventive measures to alleviate the problem. Additionally, keeping your nails trimmed and practicing good skincare habits may help reduce the likelihood of scratching and irritation during sleep.
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