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 ...

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, ...

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

Representational photo An itchy scalp is both annoying and embarrassing. Whatever the reason — be it dryness, dandruff or ...

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

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 ...