The production of isocyanate compounds from the environment may explain the increasing prevalence of atopic dermatitis, according to a speaker at Masters of Pediatric Dermatology. “We understand that ...

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When you’ve got an itch, your first instinct is to scratch it, bringing instant relief. However, any relief from scratching [ ...

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I’ve struggled with various types of atopic dermatitis ― as well as dyshidrotic eczema, which causes tiny, agonisingly itchy bumps on my fingers ― for years now. While I’m able to resist scratching ...

Researchers studied genetically modified mice that lack NP2 itch-sensing neurons, to investigate the connection between itch, scratch, and inflammation.

Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research published today in the journal ...

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New research published in the journal Science uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model ...

Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research published today in ...

Scratching is often pleasurable, which suggests that, in order to have evolved, this behavior must provide some kind of ...

Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research that uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model of a type of eczema ...