It is said that itching is a royal disease. It used to happen more to big kings and emperors. Whenever there is itching, the pleasure of scratching is different. It can happen anytime, anywhere. It starts happening in any part of the body at any time, whether you are at home, office, train, bus, flight, anywhere. It does not leave you until you scratch. Itching is as old as the history of human civilization. There are various types of products in the market to remove itching. Its advertisements are also available on tv and social media. Let us know why it is fun to scratch and how itching goes away.
Why is it fun to scratch?
Pleasure on scratching and reduction of itching are both the result of a complex nervous reaction. Whenever we scratch, the sensations of pain and itching go to the brain simultaneously. The sensation of pain is considered more powerful by the brain than itching, so it suppresses the sensation of itching, which gives temporary relief. When itching occurs, the nerve cells send a signal to the brain that something is irritating the skin. By scratching, we stimulate these nerve cells.
Know why itching goes away
However, it is important to keep in mind that itching does not go away forever by scratching. In fact, itching can cause irritation in the skin and the condition of itching can get worse. Therefore, to get relief from itching, it is better to see a doctor, take a bath with cold water and apply moisturizer. Enjoyment while scratching and reduction in itching is the reaction of the nerve which causes the sensation. This gives temporary relief, but itching is enjoyable.
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