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

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

The Organising Committee is delighted to announce the seventh edition of the EAACI-ESCD Skin Allergy Meeting (SAM), Europe’s leading event dedicated to skin allergies. This year, SAM 2025 will take ...

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

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

Researchers studied genetically modified mice that lack NP2 itch-sensing neurons, to investigate the connection between itch, scratch, and inflammation.

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

It might feel good, but it's not good. The post Study confirms scratching an itchy rash only makes it worse appeared first on ...

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

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

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