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9 months agoHealth
Scientists raise hopes of cure for eczema itchiness with study of skin bacteria
A common type of skin bacteria can trigger the sensation of itchiness, which helps explain why conditions like eczema are accompanied by the urge to scratch.
The composition of microbes on our skin is important for our health, and finding ways to inhibit itch could improve the lives of patients with chronic itch diseases. [ more ]