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

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 ...

An itchy rash can be frustrating, and scratching often feels like the only relief. However, new research confirms that giving ...

Researchers at Charles Darwin University, supported by the United States Department of Defense, are attempting to increase ...

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

Existing research suggests scratching itchy skin can often make it worse, aggravating a wound and spreading harmful bacteria.

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

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

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Constantly scratching and picking at an itchy rash really does make it worse. But why? According to newly released research ...