Repeated scratching of itchy skin only makes the problem worse ... to lead to the development of a therapeutic drug for chronic itchiness. “It turned out that a protein called NPTX2 (neuronal ...
“Effects on the skin include erythema (redness), dryness and scale, all of these factors can predispose an individual to feel itchy.” Both acute and chronic psychological stress are implicated ...
The US regulator has cleared Cara Therapeutics' Korsuva (difelikefalin) as an injectable treatment for chronic itching, also known as pruritus, in these patients after a priority review.
Some patients in the UK with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who develop chronic itching – one of the most common and challenging side effects of dialysis – will soon be able to access a new ...