Relief for millions of eczema patients is a major step nearer after scientists discovered why we know when to stop scratching ...

The TRPV4 protein’s dual nature, found in studies with mice, may complicate the hunt for human itch treatments ...

New research published in the journal Science uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model of a type of eczema called allergic contact dermatitis. "At first, these ...

If you love to scratch an itchy rash, good news! A new study reveals scratching a rash has upsides -- along with the downsides your mom warned you about. suriya - stock.adobe.com Scratching an itchy ...

While eczema is a common skin condition, it can manifest in many different ways. And with so much possible variation, it's not always easy to properly identify eczema. Eczema symptoms can be mild — a ...

Mosquito bites are itchy and we tend to scratch itchy things. The scratching feels good in the short term but tends to hasten and exacerbate swelling and inflammation. This leads to more scratching ...

Scratching a mosquito bite can offer a moment of bliss, and now scientists know why: scratching activates an immune response that helps to protect the skin against harmful infections, at least in mice ...

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

When normal mice were allowed to scratch, their ears became swollen and filled with inflammatory immune cells called neutrophils. In contrast, inflammation and swelling were much milder in normal mice ...