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Apr 9, 20201 min read

Periostin activates itch response

“Periostin and its receptor connect the skin directly to the central nervous system,” said the study’s lead author, Santosh Mishra, PhD, in

Aug 21, 20191 min read

Study finds skin disease prurigo nodularis is often overlooked

A new study has found that prurigo nodularis (PN) may be more common than previously thought, but is often overlooked due to more serious co

Mar 6, 20191 min read

Atopic dermatitis, not necessarily itch, can negatively effect sleep in children

Atopic dermatitis can have a negative effect on sleep quality in children. Though pruritus can be worse at night, scratching episodes accoun

Dec 14, 20182 min read

Treatments for prurigo nodularis reviewed

“By identifying which current and future therapies are effective for prurigo nodularis, we can gain a better understanding of the biological

Aug 17, 20182 min read

Experimental agent holds promise for treating chronic itch

In their experiments, the investigators were able to show that the experimental medication not only suppressed acute itch, but was also effe

Jun 15, 20182 min read

Prurigo nodularis more common in those of African descent

Study authors note the paper represents some of the first published reliable information from a racially diverse population about who likely

Nov 17, 20172 min read

Itch-related neurotransmitter plays no role in pain transmission

Ideally the goal would be to develop treatments that interrupt pain or itch closer to their source, said Dr. Mishra. “If we can block the se

Mar 17, 20172 min read

Anti-IL-31 drug shows promise in itch management for atopic dermatitis

A phase-II study of a new systemic therapy for atopic dermatitis has found that the therapy, the anti-interleukin (IL)31 antibody...

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