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

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 ...

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

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 ...

Anyone who has suffered through sleepless nights due to uncontrollable itching knows that not all itching is the same. New research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis explains ...

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 ...

While “chronic itch” might sound to those who don’t suffer from it like no more than a mild annoyance, it can be debilitating, extremely frustrating, and can lower the quality of life for folks who ...

This study found over 30% prevalence of itch with skin conditions in individuals over the age of 50. Factors associated with this type of itch included body mass index, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, ...

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

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 ...