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Scratching
Scratching is a symptom in which a person runs his fingernails or some other firm object over an itchy part of his skin, while trying to relieve his itching. Scratching an area too much can lead to a skin rash which itches even more. Scratching to the point of breaking the skin can lead to scars and skin infections.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
Body locations
Skin
Head lice
Condition
Lichen simplex chronicus
Condition
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