Aug 9, 2025 · Though it feels good, scratching actually triggers mild pain in your skin. Nerve cells tell your brain something hurts, and that distracts it from the itch. It can make you feel better in …

Feb 25, 2025 · Many skin diseases, such as dermatitis, feature a prolonged itching sensation. This sensation encourages scratching, which can bring temporary relief but may also promote …

Mar 19, 2025 · Scratching your skin can feel satisfying, but learn how it impacts inflammation and bacterial infection defense.

Apr 7, 2025 · New research uncovers how scratching triggers an immune response that makes itching and inflammation even worse. Scratching an itch is like snoozing your alarm. It feels …

Then I heard it again - the sound of scratching behind the wall. The scratching of his pen was the only sound. They were soft scratchings or shufflings, like the sounds made by an animal as it …

Feb 6, 2025 · While scratching helps remove bacteria, it ultimately harms the skin more than it helps. Scientists are now exploring new treatments to control inflammation without the …

Feb 26, 2020 · Why do we itch and scratch? It's normal but can be annoying. Here's why and what to do to avoid constant scratching.

Turns out, there’s a scientific reason why scratching feels so satisfying— but also why it’s the worst thing you can do for your skin. New research from the University of Pittsburgh has …

In the 18th century, scratch began to be used for a line or mark that served as the starting point in a contest or competition. In order to begin or continue a fight, for example, a pugilist would …

Jan 30, 2025 · A mouse study on scratching, reported in the Jan. 31 Science, fleshes out this head-scratching paradox and could point out ways to better curb pernicious itch in people.