This is true. Hope this helps.
The outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface<span> of vertebrates ... the primary tissue of higher plants composed of </span>thin<span>-walled </span>cells<span> that remain capable of ... a swelling on a plant stem consisting of overlapping immature </span>leaves<span> or petals ... Older xylem </span>near<span> the center of a woody stem that no longer conducts water.</span>
The best response is this: USE A MOISTURIZER ON THE SKIN DAILY TO HELP REDUCE ITCHING.
Using a moisturizer on the skin is an effective mean of reliving dryness and in extension reducing itchiness. The moisturizer will keep the skin moist and thus reduce pruritus.