Itches

[Yui]

This is a super duper weird thread (Aren't mine always?) but does anybody know why we get itches on our bodies?
I've had an itchy toe for an hour now and it's starting to really P me off. 

 

[Deany]

Itching, also known as pruritus, starts with some kind of external stimuli, including bugs, dust, clothing fibers and hair. Like tickling, itching is a built-in defense mechanism that alerts your body to the potential of being harmed. In this case, it might be the potential of being bit by a bug.

 

[Nab]

Itching, also known as pruritus, starts with some kind of external stimuli, including bugs, dust, clothing fibers and hair. Like tickling, itching is a built-in defense mechanism that alerts your body to the potential of being harmed. In this case, it might be the potential of being bit by a bug.

You are going to scare the OP with all this bug talk.

 

[Deany]

You are going to scare the OP with all this bug talk.

What's even more scary is, that most of our body isn't even ours in the first place. Bacteria is a helluva drug.

 

[El Alex]

I got an itch on my arm, but looks like it was a bug or something.

 

[Yui]

Itching, also known as pruritus, starts with some kind of external stimuli, including bugs, dust, clothing fibers and hair. Like tickling, itching is a built-in defense mechanism that alerts your body to the potential of being harmed. In this case, it might be the potential of being bit by a bug.

You know what? I'm feeling itchy everywhere now thanks to you.

 

[Nab]

What's even more scary is, that most of our body isn't even ours in the first place. Bacteria is a helluva drug.

The wonders of nature, FK really should have a science section if it doesn't already, I'm going to look for that now.

 

[Kiss]

Hold on let me google it then copy n paste lol

 

[jason]

Itching is most commonly caused by dry skin, skin irritation, insect bites, allergic reactions, and even bad hygiene. Be thankful that you have fingers to relieve your itch in the most irritable places, unlike most animals. Imagine being a fish. Yes, fish itch too. Say that ten times fast.

Try resisting an itch. It's harder than it may seem. Mind of matter, right?