Neuroscientists have long scratched their heads to solve the puzzle of itching. But now researchers have finally worked out what makes us itch.
Neuroscientists have long scratched their heads to solve the puzzle of itching. But now researchers have finally worked out what makes us itch.
The research team, led by neuroscientist Zhou-Feng Chen and his colleagues at Washington University in St Louis, Missouri, has identified cells in the spinal cord that spring into action when an insect bite, washing powder or infection irritates our skin.
Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs
Atopic dermatitis is an inflammatory, non-contagious, chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes. It is also called eczema, dermatitis or atopy.
Atopic dermatitis is an inflammatory, non-contagious, chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes. It is also called eczema, dermatitis or atopy.
Chen said: "Most people accept that there are specific, highly specialized neurons for sensations like taste. But for pain and itch this is much more controversial. This is the first time itch perception has been shown to be independent from pain."
Early research has found why it feels so good to scratch an itch. Scratching numbs the part of the brain linked to unpleasant thoughts and memories.
Gazans Brave Nasty Rashes For A Dip In Poisoned Beaches
The raw sewage dumped straight into the Mediterranean has failed to cure Gazans' itch for the beach and many in the Palestinian enclave brave nasty rashes for a dip in the polluted sea.
The raw sewage dumped straight into the Mediterranean has failed to cure Gazans' itch for the beach and many in the Palestinian enclave brave nasty rashes for a dip in the polluted sea.
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