Is Itching Contagious? (And Does Scratching Really Help?)
From Part-Time Genius by iHeartPodcasts and Kaleidoscope
April 17, 2026 · 32 min · Season 3
About this episode
This episode explores the science behind itching, its historical implications, and potential remedies.
Finally, an episode that scratches at all those answers you've been craving (in the most satisfying way)! Did an itching epidemic really halt the Revolutionary War? What happens when you scratch an itch and look in the mirror? And can tiny electrocutions really help your itchy skin? EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/ptg Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! This episode originally aired on September 26, 2024. Got a question or idea for the show? Call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email higeniuses@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @parttimegenius and Bluesky @parttimegenius.bsky.social ! Photo by Coline Haslé via Unsplash. Thanks, Coline! Learn more about your ad choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Part-Time Genius
Topics covered
- itching
- scratching
- health
- history
- skin care
Keywords
- itching
- scratching
- Revolutionary War
- skin
- NordVPN
Sponsors
NordVPN
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Organizations: iHeartPodcasts, Kaleidoscope
Products: NordVPN
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