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 ...
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 ...
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How to Recognize and Treat a Sun Rash
A sun rash is an immune system reaction to sunlight exposure that causes itchy bumps, raised patches, or blisters on your ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Why scratching a rash really does make it worse
Constantly scratching and picking at an itchy rash really does make it worse. But why? According to newly released research ...
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Why you shouldn’t scratch an itchy rash: New study explains
Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research published today in the journal ...