Why scratching a mosquito bite makes it so much worse, according to science
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Fox NewsWhy scratching a mosquito bite makes it so much worse, according to sciencefoxnews.comScratching activates mast cells that release histamine and substance P, creating a prolonged itch-scratch cycle that worsens skin inflammation.
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