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Dr. Sean Quattra is a dermatologist and he's drawn to one particular part of the dermatology

field.

Itch.

I myself have suffered from chronic itch my whole life and I have eczema.

I also have hives or urticaria.

I also have asthma and seasonal allergies.

So I'm walking around like a very allergic little fellow and I've grown into an allergic

adult as well, but I think it's been able to give me more empathy in treating patients.

Itch.

It's literally defined as a sensation that's accompanied by an irresistible desire to

scratch.

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