Jeremy VisserMay 26, 20211 min readVIDEO: Researchers discover that different neurons trigger skin itch in hairless versus hairy skinResearchers discovered that the neurons that trigger itch in hairy skin are different than the ones that trigger itch in non-hairy skin.
John EvansMay 14, 20212 min readTreatment-resistant chronic pruritus relieved with medical cannabisFindings from a case study from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine suggest that medical cannabis may be an effective treatment...
John EvansApr 23, 20212 min readBrief exposure to air pollution worsens skin conditionsShort-term exposure to air pollution arising from wildfire smoke appears to exacerbate some skin conditions. This is the conclusion of a...
John EvansApr 9, 20213 min readKeratinocyte's sensory role in pruritus arising from liver disease identifiedAn investigation into the causes of severe pruritus associated with liver disease has revealed that under some circumstances,...