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New research finds that a common microbe may be directly causing itchiness on the skin it colonizes. Kinga Krzeminska/Getty Images hide caption

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What can trigger an itch? Scientists have found a new culprit

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Using sunscreen plays a key role in protecting skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Namthip Muanthongthae/Getty Images hide caption

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Picking the 'right' sunscreen isn't as important as avoiding these 6 mistakes

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