It's tough to resist scratching an itch — and there might be an evolutionary reason for that, a new study suggests. People are typically advised not to scratch itchy skin — whether due to a bug bite ...

Q: Is it true that you shouldn’t scratch itchy skin? What should I do instead? A: Scratching an itch can damage your skin and make the urge even worse. Instead, try rubbing or gently stroking it with ...

Your parents were right: 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 ...