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The phrase "scratch your skin" is correct and can be used in written English
It means to use your nails or a sharp object to lightly scrape or rub against your skin. Example: My mosquito bites were so itchy, I couldn't resist scratching my skin until it turned red.
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Do not scratch your skin too much.
Don't put big chunks of oatmeal in because when you use it, it will scratch your skin.
Scrubbing too hard might scratch your skin, but it won't do anything more than that if you use a normal household nail file.
Scratch Test (ST): Sometimes if you scratch your skin with a back of your heel, the test will reveal your sensitivity.
Avoid exposing your rash to hot water or very hot climates – this can irritate your skin more and worsen your condition, bringing about stronger urges to scratch your skin that can lead to tiny cuts that may develop secondary bacterial infections.
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Avoid touching your skin with high force or avoid scratching your skin as much as possible.
Try to avoid scratching your skin, even if the rash is very itchy.
If you notice yourself itching and scratching your skin, it can indicate an increase in uric acid content in your blood and skin.
Be careful to avoid puncturing or scratching your skin with carpet tacks or staples because skin wounds increase the risk of exposure to infectious diseases caused by organisms which are likely to already be present in the wet carpet.
It can scratch your puppy's skin up! Rinse out well with tub water.
But if you scratch at your skin and break the surface, even microscopically, you invite the bacteria inside your body, which can cause illness, and in some cases, death.
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