Itch neurons play a role in managing pain

There are neurons in your skin that are wired to sense itchy things. These neurons are separate from the ones that detect pain, and yet, chemical-induced itch is often accompanied by mild pain such as burning and stinging sensations. But when it comes to sending signals toward your brain through your spinal cord, itch and mild pain can go through the same set of spinal cord neurons.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170222125640.htm

Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - February 22, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news