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Physiology & Medicine / Re: Why Do Insect Bites Itch?
« on: 14/09/2020 21:42:24 »
The itching usually begins after the insect has left. In the case an insect or a mite stays a long time (ex: ticks), its saliva contain chemical substances that hides perception of the bite so that you don't need or want to scratch. Scratching may lead to over infection.
Inflammation is a part of the healing process. It itches.
Inflammation is a part of the healing process. It itches.