# Why Do Bites and Cuts Feel Worse in the Shower? for Kids

An episode of [Dad, How Does It Work? Science Podcast for Kids](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1877456012), 19 Sep 2026, 6:07.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/10eb0cbb0/podcast/play/125990762/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-8-19%2F94dea110-35b9-2af4-a743-c2e903e30be1.m4a

Ages 5–10 | Why do bites and cuts feel worse in the shower? You step into the shower with a mosquito bite or a tiny cut. It was barely bothering you before. Then the water touches it, and suddenly it itches or stings. But why would clean water make it feel worse? Is the water doing something to your skin? Or was the bite already sending a signal? And why does scratching feel good, even when it makes the itching come back? Liked this one? Please rate the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It helps other curious families find us. Listen everywhere: https://pod.link/1877456012

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