Good Question: Why Does Dry Skin Itch And Why Does It Feel Good To Scratch It?

By Jeff Wagner, CBS Minnesota

January 12, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS — 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.

If it's cold enough to make snow for winter lovers, then it's cold enough for their skin to pay for it. The common problem of dry skin keeps Dr. Ronda Farah busy. She's an associate professor of dermatology with the University of Minnesota.

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