You know you shouldn't scratch a mosquito bite, but it's still tempting.
You can't help it
Research shows that there is nothing you can do about scratching your mosquito bite. Scratching activates the reward center in your brain. Your brain sees scratching as a good thing, even if it isn't, and that's why scratching feels good.
How do you avoid scratching?
While scratching feels good at first, it worsens the itching and can damage your skin. You can try to soothe the itch with powdered menthol or a vinegar gauze. These are 10 ways to soothe itching.
