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An itching paradox – a molecule that triggers the urge to scratch also turns down inflammation in the skin

  • Written by Marlys Fassett, Associate Professor of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco
An itching paradox – a molecule that triggers the urge to scratch also turns down inflammation in the skinItching, and the subsequent urge to scratch, can make eczema worse.Kinga Krzeminska/Moment via Getty Images

Itching can be uncomfortable, but it’s a normal part of your skin’s immune response to external threats. When you’re itching from an encounter with poison ivy or mosquitoes, consider that your urge to scratch may have...

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