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Mice that were free to scratch their itchy ears saw the number of immune cells go up and levels of infection-causing bacteria decline ...

Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research that uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model of a type of eczema ...

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Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, can run in families ... chest, and around the ears. It often causes scaly patches, skin discoloration, and dandruff. Stress or lack of sleep can worsen these symptoms.