scabs = healing cuts or grazes where blood has dried & hardened over wound
2006-09-19 14:51:21 · 10 answers · asked by alicepears 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
I think its not the scab that causes the itching. The activities underneath the scab which undergoes repair and healing process release certain substances or chemicals that excite the nerves that make you itch.
Don't be annoyed.It is a good news as itching is a sign that your body is doing its job defending itself.
2006-09-20 00:17:21 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Scabs itch because it's the healing process
2006-09-20 02:59:18 · answer #2 · answered by lynne p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because all the cells are jumping about underneath it as part of the healing process - it's very annoying though as one always wants to peel them off at this poing and then it has to all start healing again - a nasty cycle!!! I've had scabs on my ankle for 23 years and I can't get them to heal because i scratch them off in my sleep without realising i've done it!!!
2006-09-20 19:48:16 · answer #3 · answered by myfairladyisasleep 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is part of the healing process air skin contraction.
2006-09-22 07:27:42 · answer #4 · answered by Monty323 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
itchy scabs indicate that the sore it healing
2006-09-21 14:50:50 · answer #5 · answered by Janieg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the devil is in you
ps in my country i am a very good doctor
they call me manjula the spirit healer
2006-09-20 08:45:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it is dry and is pulling away from the healthy skin
2006-09-19 21:59:12 · answer #7 · answered by moraine 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bacteria causes itchiness
2006-09-19 23:54:11 · answer #8 · answered by CHARLIE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they itch because its begging you to peel it off.
2006-09-19 22:42:23 · answer #9 · answered by divine1xoxo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dunno but they taste delicious!
2006-09-19 22:11:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋