KSL.com June 27, 2026 • 15:03

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

By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press

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

WASHINGTON You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?
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Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first, but science explains why it's a bad idea - KSL News

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