Scratching activates mast cells that release histamine and substance P, creating a prolonged itch-scratch cycle that worsens ...

WASHINGTON — You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would ...

If scratching an itch feels good why is it bad for you? - Ignore a mosquito bite and the itch is ‘gone in five or 10 minutes ...

New research reveals why scratching an itch, though momentarily satisfying, actually worsens inflammation. Scientists ...

Discover why scratching bug bites worsens irritation and inflammation, supported by research on immune responses and itch ...

One of the greatest pleasures in life is to scratch an itch — in both the real and figurative sense. Although scratching an itch provides immediate (albeit temporary) relief, it may actually trigger ...

Various types of itch have been described, including those related to skin disease, systemic disease, nerve fiber damage, and psychiatric or psychologic conditions. At any given time, patients may ...

A lot of things can cause itchiness, sometimes serious diseases. Whatever the cause, doctors have long warned that scratching too much can damage the skin. Now researchers better understand why even a ...