If you've got itchy skin, it could be that a microbe making its home on your body has produced a little chemical that's directly acting on your skin's nerve cells and triggering the urge to scratch.

The warmth and beauty of spring can lead to itchy eyes. So can infection and other conditions. The good news is they usually aren’t a sign of something serious. Here’s what you need to know. Dry eye.

Scientists have discovered that a very common microbe that grows in many places, including human skin, can directly cause itchiness by affecting nerve cells. In microbial communities, balance often ...

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