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Why do wounds and cuts itch?

Asked by mzehnich (282points) February 20th, 2010

As if the pain wasn’t enough, why does the skin/flesh near an area that is cut or otherwise wounded tend to be more “itchy” than other areas of the body? A subconscious thing, perhaps? Or just the side-effect of the body’s natural healing procedures?

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