If removing scabs exposes your body to pathogens, why does it feel so good to scratch them?

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If removing scabs exposes your body to pathogens, why does it feel so good to scratch them?

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Scabs itch. Scratching an itch releases endorphins. Mild pain also releases endorphins (I don’t know why).

Picking a scab triggers one or both of those pathways.