what makes us itch naturally. Without external known impetus.
2006-11-23 16:30:33 · 10 answers · asked by zyp_john 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
also called Pruritus, a stimulation of free nerve endings, usually at the junction of the dermis and epidermis of the skin, that evokes a desire to scratch. It has been suggested that an itch is a subthreshold sensation of pain; however, although both itch and pain sensations share common nerve pathways, they are generally considered distinct sensory types. Itching evokes a range of sensations.
2006-11-23 18:26:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The average adult has about 20 square feet of skin. This means that sooner or later, everyone itches. What makes us itch? Well, many things. You can itch because the weather is too dry, and because it's too cold or even too hot.
You can get a bug bite. You can have an allergic reaction to a plant or a food. Sometimes just the idea of being itchy can make us itch. And scratching that itch can not only damage skin, it can make us itch even more. It's called the "Itch-Scratch-Itch Cycle."
Ok now I feel itching lol
2006-11-24 00:43:56 · answer #2 · answered by Tiffany B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you have very dry skin, you skin tend to itch. Just apply some moisturiser and everything will be OK. If you still have this problem, go the the Skin Doctor.
2006-11-24 01:40:32 · answer #3 · answered by Cutebunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-24 01:26:09 · answer #4 · answered by valcus43 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you go to the net and search " itch causation" you will get several detailed answers.
2006-11-24 01:47:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dead skin cells falling off can make you itch. That's why we need to wash frequently.
2006-11-24 00:33:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dry skin usually. Internally speaking if you THINK it itches then it will.
2006-11-24 00:47:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
moisture between the skin layer's trying to cool you down.
2006-11-24 00:43:10 · answer #8 · answered by Bear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nerve impulses...
2006-11-24 00:37:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
fleas, lice, my ex-husband.
2006-11-24 02:29:49 · answer #10 · answered by Ms. Balls 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋