It can be a relief to scratch the occasional itch, but when itch gets out of control, it can become a serious health problem. How does the body know when to stop? Scientists at UC San Francisco are getting close to an answer. In a breakthrough that could transform how doctors treat conditions from eczema...
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Why Mosquito Bites Itch, and How to Stop It
Written by Shiv Sudhakar, MD | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPHPublished on May 2, 2022 Key takeaways: Mosquito bites are itchy because of histamine your immune system releases. You can stop mosquito bite itching with anti-itching remedies like over-the-counter medications and oatmeal baths. Scratching mosquito bites can lead to skin infections, so try to...
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New approach to treating chronic itch
UNIVERSITY OF ZURICH Two receptors in the spinal cord and the right experimental drug: Researchers at the University of Zurich have discovered a new approach that suppresses itch. In a series of experiments in mice and dogs they successfully alleviated different forms of acute as well as chronic itch. For the latter, current treatment options are very...