Scratching an Itch Promotes Allergic Inflammation, Study Shows

Itch is a dominant symptom in dermatitis (eczema), and scratching promotes cutaneous inflammation, thereby worsening disease. The post Scratching an Itch Promotes Allergic Inflammation, Study Shows appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

Jan 31, 2025 - 11:15
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Scratching an Itch Promotes Allergic Inflammation, Study Shows
Scratching synergizes with FcεRI mast cell activation to drive allergic skin inflammation. Image credit: Liu et al., doi: 10.1126/science.adn9390.

Itch is a dominant symptom in dermatitis (eczema), and scratching promotes cutaneous inflammation, thereby worsening disease.

The post Scratching an Itch Promotes Allergic Inflammation, Study Shows appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

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