Hopes of cure for eczema itchiness as scientists identify what causes urge to scratch
December 17, 2023
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Researchers have identified the bacteria responsible for the urge to scratch. Photo: Getty
Scientists are the verge of a medical breakthrough as they look to take the itch out of eczema.
Researchers from Harvard have identified the bacteria responsible for the urge to scratch, which feels satisfying but creates even more inflammation and damage to the eczema sufferer’s skin.
