Pain is easier to endure than an itch.
I also discovered that scratching causes the brain to release serotonin. Serotonin acts to reduce pain but (oddly) it exacerbates itching. For this reason, pain is often easier to endure than an itch.
I also discovered that scratching causes the brain to release serotonin. Serotonin acts to reduce pain but (oddly) it exacerbates itching. For this reason, pain is often easier to endure than an itch.