Why are wounds itchy? It seems counter productive for you to scratch at a scab or wound.

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Or is it a bacterial/viral infection causing the itchiness to propagate?

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Not entirely an answer to the question as someone else already answered it, but picking at a scab does to a cretsin degree help it heal better. Scabs collect dirt and grime, if it cracks or gets something underneath it, the wound can quickly get infected. In some cases its beneficial to have a fresh scab

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