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

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

The researchers also demonstrated that scratching prompts pain-sensing neurons to release a chemical known as substance P, ...

The itch from bug bites, rashes, and other skin conditions can sometimes be so overpowering that it feels impossible to avoid ...

Food allergies can be life-threatening due to the rapid and exaggerated immune response. While mucosal mast cells (MMCs) are ...

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

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Mice that were free to scratch their itchy ears saw the number of immune cells go up and levels of infection-causing bacteria ...

Scratching an itch can bring a contradictory wave of pleasure and misery. A mouse study on scratching, reported in the Jan. 31 Science, fleshes out this ...

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

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