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New research in Science uncovers the dual nature of scratching an itch; although it can worsen skin inflammation, it can also boost immune defenses against bacterial infections at the injury site.
Learn more: scim.ag/40RtBjF
Learn more: scim.ag/40RtBjF
Scratching promotes allergic inflammation and host defense via neurogenic mast cell activation
Itch is a dominant symptom in dermatitis, and scratching promotes cutaneous inflammation, thereby worsening disease. However, the mechanisms through which scratching exacerbates inflammation and wheth...
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February 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
New research in Science uncovers the dual nature of scratching an itch; although it can worsen skin inflammation, it can also boost immune defenses against bacterial infections at the injury site.
Learn more: scim.ag/40RtBjF
Learn more: scim.ag/40RtBjF