• AccountMaker@slrpnk.net
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    1 year ago

    I thought the itchiness was due to your immune system reacting to the saliva. And as you scratch it, you cause additional inflammation which causes a bigger response and thus more itchiness.

    Whatever it is, killing it with fire works. Though I got a bit carried away a few nights ago and I have a burn mark on my leg now. Be careful kids!

      • Nezgul@reddthat.com
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        1 year ago

        Yeah. If you scratch too much or too hard, you can tear the skin, so now you have additional itchiness from your body having to heal the tear.

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      1 year ago

      Though I got a bit carried away a few nights ago and have a burn mark on my leg now

      Hahahahaha