Cysteine leukotriene receptor 2 appears to be a key player in chronic itch, a new study reports. Read More
Study identifies where different cells associated with triggering sensorimotor reflexes are located in the spinal cord. Read More
Stroking the skin can be as effective at relieving an itch as scratching, a new study reports. Rubbing an itch activates touch receptors and recruits anti-itch neurons in the spinal cord. Read More
Periostin can directly activate neurons associated with itching. Blocking periostin receptors reduced itch response in mouse models of chronic allergic itching. Read More
Researchers identified a set of neurons in the spinal cord that transmits a light-touch signal from the skin to the brain. NPY-Y1 signaling regulates the transmission of innocuous tactile information by establishing thresholds for touch discrimination and mechanical itch reflexes. The findings shed new light on the neurobiological basis of chronic itching. Read More
Blocking the NPR1 receptor on the spinal cords of mice and humans may help reduce chronic itching. Read More
Researchers have developed a light sensitive chemical that binds to specialized nerve cells. When illuminated by near infrared light, the chemical helps stop an itch, allowing for skin healing. Read More
Researchers shed light on the mechanism that drives the uncontrollable urge to scratch an itch. Read More
People suffering from chronic itching as a result of a condition called chronic idiopathic pruritus found some symptom relief after taking a drug designed to treat rheumatoid arthritis, researchers report. Read More
Researchers have discovered a dedicated neural pathway that transmits the itchy feeling triggered by light touch. Read More
Researchers have identified a new compound that appears to treat chronic intractable itch without the adverse side effects normally associated with medicating the condition. Read More
