Scratching an itchy rash worsens inflammation by triggering pain-sensing neurons and activating mast cells, creating a ...

AD, The most common inflammatory skin disorder worldwide, is a highly heterogeneous condition with current treatments that do ...

The researchers also demonstrated that scratching prompts pain-sensing neurons to release a chemical known as substance P, ...

Mice that were free to scratch their itchy ears saw the number of immune cells go up and levels of infection-causing bacteria ...

The itch from bug bites, rashes, and other skin conditions can sometimes be so overpowering that it feels impossible to avoid ...

New research published in the journal Science uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model ...

Researchers studied genetically modified mice that lack NP2 itch-sensing neurons, to investigate the connection between itch, scratch, and inflammation.

Scratching isn’t just a bad habit — it’s an immune defense mechanism. While it fuels inflammation, it also helps fight ...

That irresistible relief from scratching an itchy rash comes from the mild pain it causes, which distracts the brain from the ...

Scratching where it itches reduces the presence of potentially harmful bacteria on the skin, studies in mice show.

Scratching is often pleasurable, which suggests that, in order to have evolved, this behavior must provide some kind of ...

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 ...