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If you love to scratch an itchy rash, good news! A new study reveals scratching a rash has upsides -- along with the downsides your mom warned you about.

Over-the-counter and home remedies typically treat it. Severe rashes that do not respond to basic care or last more than a few days may be due to an infection or underlying medical condition.