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Is there a benefit to scratching that itch? Yes and no, says new study
The itch from bug bites, rashes, and other skin conditions can sometimes be so overpowering that it feels impossible to avoid ...
Scratching Your Itch Feels Amazing – But Here’s What It’s Really Doing to Your Skin
Scratching an itchy rash worsens inflammation by triggering pain-sensing neurons and activating mast cells, creating a ...
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This Woman Has A Condition That Prevents Her From Eating Everything Except For Two Foods: Oatmeal And Baby Formula
and rashes." I was curious as to how Caroline figured out the only two foods that wouldn't cause her to have this type of reaction. She said, "I was hospitalized for a mast cell flare-up in the ...
Should You Scratch That Itch? Science Has a Surprising Answer
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 ...
Frustrated By An Itchy Rash? Scratching Might Be Good For You After All; This Study Reveals Its Benefits
That irresistible relief from scratching an itchy rash comes from the mild pain it causes, which distracts the brain from the ...
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Scratching an itch could help boost your immune defences
Mice that were free to scratch their itchy ears saw the number of immune cells go up and levels of infection-causing bacteria ...