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Science Says You Shouldn't Scratch Your Itchy Rash
When you’ve got an itch, your first instinct is to scratch it, bringing instant relief. However, any relief from scratching [ ...
You’re not supposed to scratch an itchy rash — but new study reveals it has some benefits
Scratching is often pleasurable, which suggests that, in order to have evolved, this behavior must provide some kind of ...
Scratching Your Itch Feels Amazing – But Here’s What It’s Really Doing to Your Skin
Scratching an itchy rash worsens inflammation by triggering pain-sensing neurons and activating mast cells, creating a ...
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Is there a benefit to scratching that itch? Yes and no, says new study
The itch from bug bites, rashes, and other skin conditions can sometimes be so overpowering that it feels impossible to avoid ...
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Why you shouldn’t scratch an itchy rash: New study explains
Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research published today in the journal ...
Should You Scratch That Itch? Science Has a Surprising Answer
The researchers also demonstrated that scratching prompts pain-sensing neurons to release a chemical known as substance P, which triggers mast cells: cells involved in the immune system, causing ...
New study explains why you shouldn't scratch an itchy rash
New research published in the journal Science uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model ...