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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Barney Davis

Eczema breakthrough as unlikely cure for itch is found

(Alamy/PA)

An itch is as good as a scratch for scientists on 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.

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