Quelling the discomfort of atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, can be a daily quest. This inflamed, itchy skin condition can interfere with sleeping, socializing, and many other ...

Editor’s note: This is an automatically generated transcript. Please notify [email protected] if there are concerns regarding accuracy of the transcription. So, atopic dermatitis is also known as the ...

Scientists show for the first time that bacteria can cause itch by activating nerve cells in the skin. The findings can inform new therapies to treat itch that occurs in inflammatory skin conditions ...

"Itch is the most common symptom of atopic dermatitis, but the impact of itch is often more than skin deep. Unrelenting itch can have a significant emotional burden, with patients experiencing anxiety ...

Interleukins are a driver of atopic dermatitis, fueling inflammation and itch. Managing itch requires a mix of moisturizers, lifestyle changes and target therapies such as IL inhibitors. In this ...

Scientists at Harvard Medical School have shown for the first time that a common skin bacterium — Staphylococcus aureus — can cause itch by acting directly on nerve cells. The research adds an ...