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Scientists have uncovered a hidden “stop-scratching” signal in the nervous system that tells your brain when enough scratching is enough. The discovery centers on a molecule called TRPV4, which acts ...

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If you have a child with atopic dermatitis, you know that scratching itchy skin comes with the territory. Problem is, scratching only makes things worse. “Scratching itchy skin often triggers what’s ...

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Summary: That deep relief you feel when you finally stop scratching an itch isn’t just a mood—it’s a biological “brake” in your nervous system. A new study has identified the TRPV4 ion channel as a ...

How does the body know when to stop scratching an itch? New research is giving us more insight. Scientists have long known about the itch-scratch cycle. When an irritant gets on your skin, a ...