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

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 ...

The research highlights why avoiding scratching is essential for healthier skin. Scratching may feel good in the moment, but it often makes rashes worse by increasing inflammation. While it can help ...

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

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 ...

Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common types of eczema. Signs may include inflamed skin, rash, itchiness and excessive dryness. It may also include bumps and swollen skin that may ooze. It ...

Scratching where it itches reduces the presence of potentially harmful bacteria on the skin, studies in mice show.

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