Allan RyanJun 172 minChronic itch doubles risk of fatigue, study reportsA new study published in the British Journal of Dermatology has revealed that people with chronic pruritus are twice as likely to...
John EvansJun 142 minAbrocitinib improves chronic itching conditionsNew research shows that the Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor abrocitinib, approved in Canada for the treatment of moderate-to-severe atopic...
Allan RyanJun 27, 20222 minProtein in sensory nerves acts as sensor for mechanical itchThe protein PIEZO1 in sensory nerves appears to be a key detector of mechanical itch—as opposed to chemically-induced itch caused by...
Allan RyanJun 6, 20221 minHerbal remedies investigated in chronic pruritusWhile there is only limited evidence that herbal remedies have a clinical effect on chronic pruritus, it does appear that turmeric,...