Why does it feel so good when we scratch a bite from an insect?

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Why does it feel so good when we scratch a bite from an insect?

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There is a principle that your skin can feel one sensation at a time. Bug bites are swollen and hurt. If you rub it or scratch it, you mask the pain. Rubbing is usually better because scratching can get the bite can get infected or bleed. Try rubbing in lotion instead!

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