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 ...
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, ...
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Scratching an itch could help boost your immune defences
Mice that were free to scratch their itchy ears saw the number of immune cells go up and levels of infection-causing bacteria ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Scratching an Itch: A Double-Edge Sword That Sharpens Inflammation and Immune Defenses
Researchers studied genetically modified mice that lack NP2 itch-sensing neurons, to investigate the connection between itch, scratch, and inflammation.
The Itch Paradox: Why Scratching Hurts but Also Heals
Scratching isn’t just a bad habit — it’s an immune defense mechanism. While it fuels inflammation, it also helps fight ...
Frustrated By An Itchy Rash? Scratching Might Be Good For You After All; This Study Reveals Its Benefits
That irresistible relief from scratching an itchy rash comes from the mild pain it causes, which distracts the brain from the ...
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 ...
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Scratching that itch? Science confirms it only makes rashes worse
The research highlights why avoiding scratching is essential for healthier skin. Scratching may feel good in the moment, but it often makes rashes worse by increasing inflammation. While it can help ...
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Scratching found to both aggravate inflammation and boost immune defenses
New research uncovers the dual nature of scratching an itch; although it can worsen skin inflammation, it can also boost ...
The Frustrating Reason Why You Should Never Scratch An Itchy Rash – Even Though It Feels So Good
Well, the scientists think that though the reaction may worsen the rash itself, it could also offer an immune response to ...