Got an itch to scratch, itching for a chance, seven year itch, are all sayings that involve itching. But what is it that really is behind the action. Here is an interesting interview from NPR ( National Public Radio).'Godfather of Itch' Tackles Sensitive Subject
All Things Considered, September 11, 2007 · Dr. Gil Yosipovitch is known as "the Godfather of Itch." The Wake Forest med school researcher and dermatologist is the founder of the International Forum for the Study of Itch. He talks about the continuing mystery of what makes people itch.