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

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 ...

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

Scratching isn’t just a bad habit — it’s an immune defense mechanism. While it fuels inflammation, it also helps fight ...

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

An itchy scalp is both annoying and embarrassing. Whatever the reason - be it dryness, dandruff or some other skin condition - the incessant urge to scratch interrupts your day and can be quite ...

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 ...