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

Scratching where it itches reduces the presence of potentially harmful bacteria on the skin, studies in mice show.

New research uncovers the dual nature of scratching an itch; although it can worsen skin inflammation, it can also boost ...

Chronic itch, also known as pruritus, is a distressing condition that can significantly impact the quality of life for those affected. It can arise from various underlying causes, including skin ...

Scratching is something most of us do mindlessly. It doesn’t have to be a big deal, unless it is in hard to reach place. But ...

Scratching an itch is almost irresistible — even though it can make a problem worse. Now researchers have discovered a mechanism that explains the "itch-scratch cycle".

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

Scratching an itch can bring a contradictory wave of pleasure and misery. A mouse study on scratching, reported in the Jan. 31 Science, fleshes out this ...

The researchers also demonstrated that scratching prompts pain-sensing neurons to release a chemical known as substance P, ...

The itch from bug bites, rashes, and other skin conditions can sometimes be so overpowering that it feels impossible to avoid ...

Background: The nod-like receptor family pyrin domain-containing 3 (NLRP3) has been implicated in various skin diseases. However, its role in mediating 2, 4-dinitrofluorobenzene (DNFB)-induced chronic ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive renal disease that causes kidney function to deteriorate. It appears as urinary abnormalities, tiredness, and swelling.