Why scratching an itch feel so good

Published 27 Oct 2026, 14:23 IST

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Scratch, scratch… and then you hit the exact spot. Aah, yes! We have all had that satisfying moment when a stubborn itch finally disappears under our fingernails. But why does scratching an itch feel so good, and sometimes even feel pleasurable?

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