Why does scraching an itch wake it stop itching?

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Why does scraching an itch wake it stop itching?

2006-10-19 09:14:10 · 4 answers · asked by Linda T. 2 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science

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nerve endings in cells .,..in the skin

2006-10-19 09:17:00 · answer #1 · answered by jack jack 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

It's really a primordial thing. You can get the same result from pressing a finger to the spot instead of scratching it. Try it for yourself sometime and see.

2006-10-19 09:25:10 · answer #2 · answered by southwind 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I suppose you must numb the site by scratching it

2006-10-19 09:17:54 · answer #3 · answered by Taylor29 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I don't care - but I am interested to ask how you mistake 'w' for 'm' on the keyboard?

2006-10-19 09:16:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋