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Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh found scratching worsens inflammation and swelling.
Scratching an itch appears to trigger antibacterial inflammation, they say.
The study could have implications for treating inflammatory skin conditions.
Mast cells are behind various unwelcome skin conditions, but they’re involved in protecting us from pathogens.
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