Huh. We now know what makes eczema itchy.

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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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[siliconshaman]

Hm.. wonder if you could make a competitive inhibitor based on that protein that blocks the receptor sites, and stops the itch. I mean, we have some great pain relief drugs, but nothing really for itchiness.