Scratching Your Itch Feels Amazing – But Here’s What It’s Really Doing to Your Skin
Scratching an itchy rash worsens inflammation by triggering pain-sensing neurons and activating mast cells, creating a ...
Why scratching a rash really does make it worse
Constantly scratching and picking at an itchy rash really does make it worse. But why? According to newly released research ...
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AI-Enabled Hand Sensor May Reduce Nocturnal Scratching Due to Mild Eczema
An artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled hand sensor delivering closed-loop haptic feedback appeared to be an effective ...
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Is there a benefit to scratching that itch? Yes and no, says new study
The itch from bug bites, rashes, and other skin conditions can sometimes be so overpowering that it feels impossible to avoid ...
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Scratching an itch is so good, and so bad
Scratching an itch can bring a contradictory wave of pleasure and misery. A mouse study on scratching, reported in the Jan. 31 Science, fleshes out this ...
Frustrated By An Itchy Rash? Scratching Might Be Good For You After All; This Study Reveals Its Benefits
That irresistible relief from scratching an itchy rash comes from the mild pain it causes, which distracts the brain from the ...
The Itch Paradox: Why Scratching Hurts but Also Heals
Scratching isn’t just a bad habit — it’s an immune defense mechanism. While it fuels inflammation, it also helps fight ...
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It's tough to resist scratching an itch — and evolution may be to blame
A new study conducted in mice suggests that, although it's not all good, our urge to scratch at itchy skin may have an ...
Sibel Health's AI-powered wearable reduces nighttime scratching in itchy patients
Sibel Health, an award-winning medical technology company that develops advanced wearable sensors, software, and AI/ML ...