Scientists have now shown why it may not be a good idea to scratch an itchy rash, even though it feels good. This research ...

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

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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 ...