itz a wierd question but i always wanted to know why we have to itch ourselfs.. does it calm our nerves? i dont get it
2006-06-24 08:24:03 · 10 answers · asked by watermel0nbabii 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
When we scratch ourselves, it 'overwhelms' our nerves, calming the itching sensation. So, it gives us the reprieve we are looking for.
2006-06-24 08:29:16 · answer #1 · answered by Robert L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. because our skin is alwayss growing and producing new skin so when we itch ourself we are getting ride of extra skin folicals. Actully whenever we touch are skin folicals come off but that is basically the many reason unless you have a rash or something
2006-06-24 15:29:34 · answer #2 · answered by lulu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically itching can be caused by foreign objects, and itching is a natural way of removing the objects. But when the itching is caused by something else, the defense of itching can cause more harm.
2006-06-24 15:29:08 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And what about the 7 year itch ?
2006-06-24 15:56:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
we do it as when we are born and get older its programming of nature. you get a itch and it feels better to scratch it. you see it as you grow up and do it. there has been research in behavior and if a child is brought up say not to scrach and not feel pain it can be done as with the masters in the temples. since the time they can walk they are trained by programming and upbringing to do certain things certain ways. through generations we have been taught to strach as it makes it feel better, even though it makes it worse.
2006-06-24 15:34:09 · answer #5 · answered by hollywood71@verizon.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you don't scratch the part that is itchy it will start to sting and no it doesn't calm your nerves
this all came form a 12 year old by the way
2006-06-24 15:30:06 · answer #6 · answered by Angelgonebad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because Histamine, causes the itch, it is a chemical in the body, that seeps out when you get a misquito bit, sunburn, etc, that is why we scratch
2006-06-24 15:30:02 · answer #7 · answered by shezdoni2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because there's this thing called an itch that we have to get rid of
2006-06-24 15:29:43 · answer #8 · answered by blue m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an allergic reaction occurs because of the insects saliva. Yes, we humans are allergic to most insect saliva, it causes us to itch.
Personally, i itch because I cant help not to.
2006-06-24 15:30:44 · answer #9 · answered by sealion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know but most men scratch even though thier not itchy
2006-06-24 15:32:37 · answer #10 · answered by inquiring@sbsglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋