January 2022 in “Dermatology Review” Higher IL-31 levels are linked to worse itching in chronic kidney disease patients.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral difelikefalin significantly reduces itch in notalgia paresthetica.
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September 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair and scalp pain is more common and severe in breast cancer patients on chemotherapy than those on tamoxifen.
July 2023 in “Cosmoderma” 70 citations
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February 2016 in “EMBO reports” Scientists found a specific group of itch-sensing nerve cells in mice important for feeling itch but not for sensing heat or touch.
January 2016 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A rare skin condition called Eruptive Vellus Hair Cyst can cause itchy papules on the face.
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in allergy” The conclusion is that understanding the complex relationship between allergies, autoimmunity, and psychological factors is key to treating skin disorders with itching.
May 2006 in “The American journal of medicine” The man had persistent itchy bumps on his cheeks and neck despite trying different shaving products.
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Bleach baths with 0.005% hypochlorite help manage atopic dermatitis by affecting skin cells and reducing itchiness.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Inherited ichthyosis negatively impacts quality of life, affecting daily activities, self-image, and reproductive decisions.
Certain drugs, especially those for eyes, bacterial infections, imaging tests, and skin conditions, are more likely to cause itching, with differences seen across gender, age, and weight.
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November 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Capsaicin cream quickly relieved itching in two patients with brachioradial pruritus.
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January 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Maintaining a balanced scalp microbiome can help reduce itchiness.
August 2024 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” A rare skin reaction from cancer treatment was successfully managed with topical treatments and antihistamines.
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March 2014 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids” Cholesterol sulfate buildup due to a genetic mutation disrupts the skin barrier, leading to the scaling skin seen in X-linked ichthyosis.
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August 2015 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” The top research priorities for congenital ichthyosis include long-term side effects of oral retinoids, best topical treatments, and treatments for itch and hair loss.
October 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” Chronic bacterial infections of hair follicles can cause ongoing skin inflammation.
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January 2022 in “JAAD Case Reports” The rash resolved after stopping ponatinib.
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January 2009 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Chemotherapy caused nail grooves and separation, but they healed after treatment stopped.
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June 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” European guidelines recommend regular eye and ear exams, skin care, vitamin D supplements, and cautious use of medications for managing congenital ichthyoses.
August 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Certain gene mutations can weaken the skin barrier and, when combined with environmental factors, lead to eczema and severe itching.
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January 2007 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” A patient developed a blister at the injection site after hepatitis C treatment.
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February 2022 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” COVID-19 can cause various skin issues in children, mostly not severe, with chilblain-like lesions being common, especially in adolescents.
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February 2021 in “Gastroenterology” A woman with inflammatory bowel disease improved after treatment with ustekinumab for a rare skin condition associated with her disease.
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May 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Lichen Sclerosus causes itching, pain, and potential complications in the genital area.
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January 2008 in “Medical mycology” A dog's skin infection caused by the fungus Chaetomium globosum was effectively treated with ketoconazole.
May 2025 in “International Medical Case Reports Journal” Lichen planus pigmentosus may indicate undetected hepatitis C infection.
February 2016 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Consider DRIF and perform skin biopsies for persistent papular rashes.
September 2011 in “Archives of dermatology” The child was diagnosed with cutaneous leishmaniasis.
August 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” Daclizumab may cause psoriasis-like skin problems in multiple sclerosis patients.