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Good Question: Why does dry skin itch?

As winter finally makes its presence felt, so does a symptom of the frigid air. Dry skin is forming and many of you might treat it in a painful, yet relieving way. Why does dry skin itch? And why does it feel good to scratch it? Good Question. Jeff Wagner explains why the temporary relief is doing more harm than good.
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