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·March 19, 2026·8 min read

Stress-Skin Axis: How the Brain Triggers Eczema Flares

The mind-skin connection mapped. Scientists have discovered the specific nerve cells that turn psychological stress into physical skin inflammation, offering a new target for eczema treatment.

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·June 22, 2022·4 min read

Scientists Identify Sensor Underlying Mechanical Itch Stimulus

Study identifies a specific protein in sensory neurons that detects mechanical itch stimuli such as an insect crawling on the skin or when one touches an object that irritates the skin.

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·January 16, 2021·5 min read

Acute Itching in Eczema Patients Linked to Environmental Allergens

Those with eczema who produce immunoglobulin E in response to environmental allergens are more likely to experience chronic and acute itching.

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·April 7, 2020·2 min read

Common protein in skin can ‘turn on’ allergic itch

Periostin can directly activate neurons associated with itching. Blocking periostin receptors reduced itch response in mouse models of chronic allergic itching.

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·October 29, 2019·4 min read

Increased depression, suicidal thoughts and stress are reported in patients with chronically itchy skin

People with chronic itching conditions such as eczema and psoriasis are at increased risk of stress, depression, and suicidal thoughts than those without such skin conditions.

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·June 13, 2018·2 min read

Neuropeptide Involved in Transmitting Itch Signal in Eczema Identified

Researchers implicate the neuropeptide NPPB in generating the itching sensation symptomatic of eczema.

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·October 3, 2013·4 min read

Blocking Nerve Cells Could Halt Itching Symptoms of Eczema

Researchers investigated how the nervous system interacts with the immune system to cause the inflammation and itching associated with eczema. The findings could lead to new treatment options for eczema sufferers.