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

When you’ve got an itch, your first instinct is to scratch it, bringing instant relief. However, any relief from scratching [ ...

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 ...

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 really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research that uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model of a type of eczema ...

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 ...

A sun rash is an immune system reaction to sunlight exposure that causes itchy bumps, raised patches, or blisters on your ...

The researchers also demonstrated that scratching prompts pain-sensing neurons to release a chemical known as substance P, which triggers mast cells: cells involved in the immune system, causing ...

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