A new study reveals that scratching is not just an annoying reflex — it plays a dual role in immune activation and pathogen ...

When John (patient name changed for privacy) visited our clinic in 2019, he had been driving for five hours straight. A retired widower, John had been looking forward to relaxing in his golden years.

“So, there’s a different pathway that triggers the itch and different pathway that triggers the inflammation.” For each pathway, a specific cytokine—a linchpin protein in the immune system ...

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 ...

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

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

Sanofi and Regeneron’s Dupixent (dupilumab) has been accepted for priority review by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA ...

That irresistible relief from scratching an itchy rash comes from the mild pain it causes, which distracts the brain from the itch. This slight discomfort prompts the brain to release serotonin, often ...

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 ...