Constantly scratching and picking at an itchy rash really does make it worse. But why? According to newly released research using mice as a model, scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a ...

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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 ...

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

Well, the scientists think that though the reaction may worsen the rash itself, it could also offer an immune response to ...

The ten-episode fifth season of Harley Quinn on Max kicks off with Harley (Kaley Cuoco) and Poison Ivy (Lake Bell) in Gotham City, taking a break from fighting adversaries to enjoy some quality time ...

presented with a rash on his face. The child had been playing in the yard a day earlier and had contact with some "weeds" which the child's father identified as poison ivy. That evening his mother ...

Scratching an itchy rash worsens inflammation by triggering pain-sensing neurons and activating mast cells, creating a ...

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

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When you’ve got an itch, your first instinct is to scratch it, bringing instant relief. However, any relief from scratching [ ...