Current treatments for chronic itch are ineffective and new therapies are needed. Writing in Science Translational Medicine, Solinski et al. report the identification of small-molecule inhibitors that ...

While "seborrheic dermatitis" (seb derm) may not be a household name, one of its most common visible symptoms—flakes that may ...

It seems hard to believe that a basic human sensation — one that can be evoked by a simple mosquito bite — still has scientists scratching their heads. Yet despite centuries of study, understanding ...

Scientists investigating the cellular basis for itching have made an important discovery, and one that could lead to new treatments of chronic conditions like eczema. The breakthrough centers on ...

LAS VEGAS -- More options than ever exist for atopic itch conditions, offering the potential for better control but also increasing the complexity of patient management, a long-time itch research and ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- Millions of children and adults in the U.S. have to cope with the constant itching of eczema. And all that scratching can lead to bleeding and infections. A new technology can ...

Researchers identify a neural circuit in the lateral hypothalamus that suppresses itch during acute stress, offering new insights into chronic itch management.

Persistent itchy rashes may be fungal infections like tinea, not irritation, seek proper treatment.