What The Papers Say: Targeting itchy skin through treating nerve cells

Chronic itch, which occurs in many medical conditions and in response to certain drugs, affects millions of Americans, yet its causes are poorly understood. Now, investigators funded in part by the NIH’s National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases have uncovered previously unknown pathways that trigger chronic itch, painting a clearer picture of the condition and suggesting novel therapeutic strategies.

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