New research published in the journal Science uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model ...
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 ...
Scratching is often pleasurable, which suggests that, in order to have evolved, this behavior must provide some kind of ...
Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common types of eczema. Signs may include inflamed skin, rash, itchiness and excessive dryness. It may also include bumps and swollen skin that may ooze. It ...