Why is it than when you scratch an itch, it feels better and yet at the same time it feels more itchy?

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There is an excellent summary of itchiness at this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itching Apparently the instinct to scratch is primarily intended to get the itchy one to attack parasites on the skin. But it is possible to get into a vicious circle of scratching causing damage to skin causing urge to scratch.

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