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Protein in sensory nerves acts as sensor for mechanical itch

The protein PIEZO1 in sensory nerves appears to be a key detector of mechanical itch—as opposed to chemically-induced itch caused by...

Herbal remedies investigated in chronic pruritus

While there is only limited evidence that herbal remedies have a clinical effect on chronic pruritus, it does appear that turmeric,...

AD symptoms get worse during premenstrual period

A research letter published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology has outlined the degree to which symptoms of atopic...

VIDEO: Dupilumab treatment for atopic dermatitis associated with increase ocular disease prevalence

New research has linked dupilumab treatment in atopic dermatitis (AD) patients with an increased prevalence of ocular disease.

VIDEO: Researchers discover that different neurons trigger skin itch in hairless versus hairy skin

Researchers discovered that the neurons that trigger itch in hairy skin are different than the ones that trigger itch in non-hairy skin.

Treatment-resistant chronic pruritus relieved with medical cannabis

Findings from a case study from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine suggest that medical cannabis may be an effective treatment...

Brief exposure to air pollution worsens skin conditions

Short-term exposure to air pollution arising from wildfire smoke appears to exacerbate some skin conditions. This is the conclusion of a...

Keratinocyte's sensory role in pruritus arising from liver disease identified

An investigation into the causes of severe pruritus associated with liver disease has revealed that under some circumstances,...

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