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You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. Here's why that is.

Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it's a bad idea

You scratched that bug bite and now it's a big itchier bump. Some science explains why scratching really can make things worse, even if you don't break the skin.

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Be Well

You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. Here's why that is.

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