What would happen if you never scratched an itch, ever?

What would happen if you never scratched an itch, ever?
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My guess is there's a good chance you would eventually no longer experience common itches as you would condition your brain that it is not something worth paying attention too. Much like the floaters in your eyes are'nt really visible all the time because your brain filters them out.
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