Evidence Growing That Eczema Itch More Than Skin Deep
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The research, published in Nature and presented during the President's Symposium at the 28th European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress in Madrid, shows that neurons serving the skin directly interact with mast cells to trigger the massive histamine release associated with atopic dermatitis inflammation. These new findings confirm a direct role for the nervous system, which is responsible for the itchiness and was already implicated in the inflammation.
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@kanupriya Atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema, is far more than just itching skin. The condition cycles through flares and remissions and can take over the entire body, leading to discomfort and inflammation. In fact, the root of "eczema" is a Greek word for boiling, which is an apt description of the burning inflammation and itching people experience. Eczema affects about one in five children, some of whom show signs of it shortly after birth. Genetic variants can increase susceptibility.