AD, The most common inflammatory skin disorder worldwide, is a highly heterogeneous condition with current treatments that do not address the multiple inflammatory pathways that cause its specific ...

Mice that were free to scratch their itchy ears saw the number of immune cells go up and levels of infection-causing bacteria ...

The itch from bug bites, rashes, and other skin conditions can sometimes be so overpowering that it feels impossible to avoid scratching them. But new research explains why you might want to hold off ...

The researchers also demonstrated that scratching prompts pain-sensing neurons to release a chemical known as substance P, which triggers mast cells: cells involved in the immune system, causing ...

Researchers studied genetically modified mice that lack NP2 itch-sensing neurons, to investigate the connection between itch, scratch, and inflammation.

Scratching an itchy rash worsens inflammation by triggering pain-sensing neurons and activating mast cells, creating a ...

Scratching isn’t just a bad habit — it’s an immune defense mechanism. While it fuels inflammation, it also helps fight ...

Bioengineered mice that were lacking an itch-sensing neuron exhibited a similarly muted reaction ... was greatly increased if the mice scratched and activated the second pathway. Scratching was a key ...

The research highlights why avoiding scratching is essential for healthier skin. Scratching may feel good in the moment, but it often makes rashes worse by increasing inflammation. While it can help ...

Forget what your parents told you, scratching an itch may be good for you ... the allergens also triggered a pathway that incited inflammation, showing that in conditions like eczema, a type ...

That irresistible relief from scratching an itchy rash comes from the mild pain it causes, which distracts the brain from the ...