Feb 26, 2020 · An itch can feel like a burn, an electric shock, or a crawling sensation. It’s caused by stimulated nerve cells in the skin, which make you want to scratch the affected area.

Oct 7, 2019 · Here, we break down why we itch, common causes behind itching, the reason scratching feels so satisfying, and what to do if your itch just won’t go away, with expert insight …

Mar 26, 2007 · An itch, also known as pruritus, is a general sensation arising from the irritation of skin cells or nerve cells associated with the skin. While it can be a nuisance, pruritus serves as …

Dec 26, 2023 · Why Am I So Itchy? You might have an itch that must be scratched. Or a tickle on your back that you can’t reach. The medical term for itching is pruritus. A persistent itch can be …

May 1, 2016 · Why does an itch compel us so strongly to rake the affected area? Consider the evolutionary purpose of scratching: itch sends a warning signal, and scratching dislodges …

Jul 19, 2024 · Just like sneezing or coughing, feeling an occasional itch is a part of life. But what causes this need to scratch? Usually, it’s something in our environment, the food we eat, or …

Nov 22, 2023 · Scientists at Harvard Medical School have shown for the first time that a common skin bacterium — Staphylococcus aureus — can cause itch by acting directly on nerve cells. …

Sep 19, 2024 · Everyone gets itchy skin, but an itch that doesn’t go away can be irritating. To get relief and prevent more itch, board-certified dermatologists say you should try not to scratch. …

Why do we have the sensation of itch? Conventional thinking has been that the major role of the sensation of itch and the subsequent motor response of scratching is to remove environmental …

Now a new study in mice has shed light on what actually happens in the body when we want to scratch an itch. The research, published in Science, could lead to treatments for many …