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, ...
New treatments offer hope for one skin condition that often worsens in winter
As temperatures drop, many people experience dry, red, and itchy skin, a condition that often worsens in winter.
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 ...
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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Study confirms scratching an itchy rash only makes it worse
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Scratching an itch is so good, and so bad
Scratching an itch can bring a contradictory wave of pleasure and misery. A mouse study on scratching, reported in the Jan. 31 Science, fleshes out this ...
The 7 Types of Eczema: Symptoms And Causes
Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common types of eczema. Signs may include inflamed skin, rash, itchiness and excessive dryness. It may also include bumps and swollen skin that may ooze. It ...