403: Igor (Igor)
403 ([personal profile] 403) wrote2023-11-22 01:17 pm
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Huh. We now know what makes eczema itchy.

The Guardian reports that Staphylococcus aureus, already associated with and predispositive towards eczema development, makes a protein that interacts directly with the nerves that produce/transmit itching sensations.

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