Monday, April 6, 2009

Scientists explain why scratching helps relieve an itch


Scientists explain why scratching helps relieve an itch - Telegraph: "Scratching helps to relieve an itch because it reduces the sensations of pain sent to the brain, a new study has found.

However, the effect was produced only when the skin was genuinely itchy, researchers found.

Neuroscientists believe that the findings could be used to discover potential treatments, including drugs, to offer relief to patients suffering from chronic itches."

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