why is it that touching a spot on your body can cause a sensation on a completely separate part of your body?

Question

Example being poking a zit on the side of your face and then causing an itchy feeling on the back of your neck

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Answer 1

I have a weird sensation on the skin in between my fingers (where they meet the hands) every time someone twists my middle two toes. it’s enough of a reaction that my fingers clench and I freak out. Much to the amusements of my wife and kids.