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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- Many people have atopic dermatitis and itchy skin.
- The skin problem makes a person scratch a lot.
- This condition can cause strong and constant itching.
- People with it have more depression than others.
- Doctors say the link is not yet clear.
- Problems like poor sleep and stress help too.
- Another idea says the skin can change the brain.
- Scientists want to study how itch affects mood.
- More research is needed before new treatments.
Difficult words
- atopic dermatitis — a skin disease that causes red, sore skin
- itchy — a feeling that makes you want to scratch
- scratch — to rub skin with nails or fingers
- depression — a long time of very low mood
- research — careful study to find new information
- treatment — medical care to help a sick persontreatments
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Discussion questions
- Do you ever have itchy skin?
- Do you sleep well when you are itchy?
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