What does it mean, when you have a cut,scratch or sore that starts to really itch when its healing?


Question:
I heard this means it is just healing.Is that true?

Answers:
YES. That is exactly what is happening,I'm pretty sure.
Whenever I got a scrape or cut on my skin and soon after it began to itch, my mom always told me ='do not scratch it; it healing up'.

Other Answers:
WELL..IT STARTS TO ITCH COZ, WHEN A WOUND HEALS, THE SKIN AROUND IT CONTRACTS CAUSING A TINGLING SENSATION . THUS MAKING IT ITCHY

yes, as long as it isn't getting redder, producing pus, or have streaks away from it (all signs of infection) - then yes the itching is the drawing up of the skin - the mending.




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