What causes an itch?

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And why does scratching relieve the itch?

2007-04-28 07:54:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions

the nerve endings get irritated by the itch and gets soothed by the scratch.

2007-04-28 08:37:45 · answer #1 · answered by ·will¹ªm ºn vacation! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

An itch is caused by nerves under the skin that send a signal to the brain, scratching relieves the itch psychologically, not biomedically.

2007-04-28 15:19:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋

Dry skin possably

2007-04-28 14:58:41 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

an itch causes termites,dirty clothing,or when you didn't`t wash your body.

2007-04-28 15:16:07 · answer #4 · answered by Aisha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋