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

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

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 ...

For many adults, the persistent itch and painful irritation on their hands isn’t just seasonal dryness, cold winter weather, ...

Chronic itch, or pruritus, represents a complex and multifaceted symptom that spans a diverse range of aetiologies. It not only detrimentally impacts quality of life but also poses significant ...

We've all had bug bites, or dry scalp, or a sunburn that causes itch. But what if you felt itchy all the time — and there was no relief? Journalist Annie Lowrey suffers from primary biliary ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “Chronic itch is a very difficult problem,” Bernstein, adjunct professor of internal medicine at the University ...

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

Scientists are studying a mechanism that helps tell the brain to stop scratching.

Journalist Annie Lowrey has a rare disease that causes a near-constant itch that doesn't respond to most treatments. She likens the itchiness to a... Chronic itch is miserable. Scientists are just ...