India, March 20 -- Do you feel the overpowering urge to scratch an itch? Well, it may not be what it looks like. According to a new study led by Daniel Kaplan, University of Pittsburgh, scratching an itch can worsen skin allergies, while also helping fight off bacterial infections. Also read | It is not just about itchy skin: Know surprising truth about Atopic Dermatitis as Eczema is on the rise in India

Scratching an itch is a common misunderstood behaviour. The study, published in the journal Science, delved deeper into understanding how scratching can affect skin health. Here's what the findings say.

The study was conducted on two groups of mice, divided into normal ones and another specially engineered mice lacking itch-sensitive ne...