3 Ways To Stop Itching
When you scratch your skin it causes a mild amount of pain. The sensation of pain interferes with the itching sensation, so you feel the pain of scratching over the itching. [1] X Research source However, your brain will release serotonin in response to the pain to try and relieve it, which can then activate the itch receptor and cause even more itching. Scratching can be tempting. It can be helpful to cover the itchy area in Band-aids or gauze strips....