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Got An Itchy Rash? Now We Know Why You Probably Shouldn't Scratch It
How many times were you told not to scratch an itchy rash when you were a kid because you’d only make it worse? Well, it ...
The Frustrating Reason Why You Should Never Scratch An Itchy Rash – Even Though It Feels So Good
I’ve struggled with various types of atopic dermatitis ― as well as dyshidrotic eczema, which causes tiny, agonisingly itchy ...
Study Shines Light on the Itching Paradox
Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research published today in the journal Science that uncovers how scratching aggravates infl ...
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 ...
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 ...