Scientists have now shown why it may not be a good idea to scratch an itchy rash, even though it feels good. This research ...

Scratching is often pleasurable, which suggests that, in order to have evolved, this behavior must provide some kind of ...

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

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

Scratching an itchy rash worsens inflammation by triggering pain-sensing neurons and activating mast cells, creating a ...

The itch from bug bites, rashes, and other skin conditions can sometimes be so overpowering that it feels impossible to avoid ...

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

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

Well, the scientists think that though the reaction may worsen the rash itself, it could also offer an immune response to ...

Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research published today in the journal ...

New research published in the journal Science uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model ...