Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it's a bad idea

Naijaonpoint_ng | 28-06-2026 04:37pm |

You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad? A lot of things can cause itchiness, sometimes serious diseases. Whatever the cause, doctors have long warned that scratching too much can damage the skin. Now researchers better

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