Researchers identify the TRPV4 ion channel as the body's internal "stop scratching" signal, offering new hope for chronic itch relief.

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

If you’ve ever suffered from common skin conditions like rosacea, eczema or psoriasis, you know how uncomfortable the intense itching, dryness and redness can be. Fortunately, you don’t have to ...

Scientists have identified a neural feedback mechanism that helps determine when scratching an itch should stop.