Head Lice Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Sores
When you have an itch, the most obvious response is to scratch it. This can provide temporary relief from the itch, but the relief is likely to be very short-lived and will often resume as soon as the scratching stops. In some cases, scratching an itch can even make the situation worse.
Sharp nails can quite easily break the skin during scratching and can also irritate the wound, causing it to become inflamed. This can result in painful sores that are prone to becoming infected. It is always a good idea to do what you can to prevent itching, no matter how tempting it might be.
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