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Scratching an itch is both bad and good for you
Itch-scratching is a paradox. It can be both bad and good for you, a new scientific study suggests. LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT ...
The Frustrating Reason Why You Should Never Scratch An Itchy Rash – Even Though It Feels So Good
I’ve struggled with various types of atopic dermatitis ― as well as dyshidrotic eczema, which causes tiny, agonisingly itchy bumps on my fingers ― for years now. While I’m able to resist scratching ...