What’s common between a scratchy sweater, a mosquito bite, and poison ivy? A brush with any of them guarantees an itchy spot on the skin. Scratching that itch is extremely tempting because of how ...

Mom knew what she was talking about after all: Scratching really does make the itch worse. Good as it feels, the burst of ecstasy you get from clawing your irritated skin only prolongs a vicious ...

If scratching an itch feels so good, why do scientists say it’s so bad? Existing research suggests scratching itchy skin can often make it worse, aggravating a wound and spreading harmful bacteria.

Your parents were right: Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research published today in the journal Science that uncovers how scratching aggravates ...

While summer may be the time of year most associated with itchy insect bites, winter can bring scratchy skin for a whole different reason. Many people find the plummeting temperatures – plus going in ...

Scientists have now shown why it may not be a good idea to scratch an itchy rash, even though it feels good. This research used a mouse model of a kind of eczema known as allergic contact dermatitis, ...

The itch from bug bites, rashes, and other skin conditions can sometimes be so overpowering that it feels impossible to avoid scratching them. But new research explains why you might want to hold off ...

How many times were you told not to scratch an itchy rash when you were a kid because you’d only make it worse? Well, it turns out that advice was actually correct and now we know why, according to a ...

Your parents were right: Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research published today in the journal Science that uncovers how scratching aggravates ...

Scratching an itch is a common misunderstood behaviour. The study, published in the journal Science, delved deeper into understanding how scratching can affect skin health. Here's what the findings ...

Journalist Annie Lowrey has a rare disease that causes a near-constant itch that doesn't respond to most treatments. She likens the itchiness to a... Chronic itch is miserable. Scientists are just ...

Runner's itch, when your legs get itchy during a run, is a common problem. Experts share why it happens and how to alleviate ...