Scientists have now shown why it may not be a good idea to scratch an itchy rash, even though it feels good. This research ...
That irresistible relief from scratching an itchy rash comes from the mild pain it causes, which distracts the brain from the ...
Scratching is often pleasurable, which suggests that, in order to have evolved, this behavior must provide some kind of ...
Scratching an itchy rash worsens inflammation by triggering pain-sensing neurons and activating mast cells, creating a ...
Let’s face it, scratching an itch can be extremely pleasant, especially if the itch itself is overly annoying. Anyone who has ...
Constantly scratching and picking at an itchy rash really does make it worse. But why? According to newly released research ...
New research published in the journal Science uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model ...
If you love to scratch an itchy rash, good news! A new study reveals scratching a rash has upsides -- along with the downsides your mom warned you about.
Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research that uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model of a type of eczema ...