Itching powder

Itching powder refers to a group of powders or powder-like substances that induce itching when applied onto human skin. This is usually done as a practical joke or prank to an unsuspecting victim.

The cause of the irritation can be mechanical, such as products containing ground rose hips.

Itching powder has also been used as a torturing technique, namely by the FBI and other government organisations. The victim is exposed to the strong powder over a number of days, until they crack, or are driven insane by the irritation.

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