# unscratchable itches

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unscratchable-itches/203925>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [September 26, 2003, 7:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unscratchable-itches/203925 "2003-09-26T07:37:07Z")\
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**Author:** ![rodmunch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b77776/32.png) [@rodmunch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rodmunch)\
**Post date:** [September 26, 2003, 7:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unscratchable-itches/203925/1 "2003-09-26T07:37:07Z")

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what causes those itches that you cant place and thus cant scratch and no amount of scratching anywhere can cure. i had one in my hand yesterday and have one in my neck and chin at the moment this has promopted me to ask this question. what are they and is there anyway to get rid of them other than to let them serve their time? and while we’re on the subject what causes regular itches and how does scratching cure them?