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

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

Yet when it comes to scratching all of those dry patches, something inside our brains signals when it’s time to stop. That ...

Researchers identify a neural circuit in the lateral hypothalamus that suppresses itch during acute stress, offering new insights into chronic itch management.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Itching, and the subsequent urge to scratch, can make eczema worse. Kinga Krzeminska/Moment via Getty Images Itching can be ...

Journalist Annie Lowrey has a rare disease that causes a near-constant itch that doesn't respond to most treatments. She likens the itchiness to a... Chronic itch is miserable. Scientists are just ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Constantly scratching and picking at an itchy rash really does ...

If you’ve ever suffered from common skin conditions like rosacea, eczema or psoriasis, you know how uncomfortable the intense itching, dryness and redness can be. Fortunately, you don’t have to ...

Scientists are studying a mechanism that helps tell the brain to stop scratching.

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