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Scratch contact

Physical contact produced by scratching

Hypotheses on this target 1

Scratch contactInhibition. Hypotheses on this target 11Activation. Hypotheses on this target 0Function preservation. Hypotheses on this target 0Remodelling. Hypotheses on this target 0Load normalisation. Hypotheses on this target 0Direct measurement. Hypotheses on this target 0
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  • Activation
  • Function preservation
  • Remodelling
  • Load normalisation
  • Direct measurement

Inhibition1

  • Clustered friction triggers scratching that repeatedly interrupts skin recovery

    Where this hypothesis actsDuring sensory and inflammatory recovery interrupted by temporally clustered friction inputs

    What is proposedSelectively prevent the largest scratch contacts

    With whatPhysical or surgical intervention

    HowMechanically intercept scratching while leaving programmed friction unchanged and controlling for temperature, humidity, and occlusion

    Possible resultPossible restoration of SPV_6 settling and elimination of excess inflammatory relapse

    2026-09-21