Understanding the itch-scratch cycle

Many dermatologists struggle to help their patients with refractory pruritus who have tried but received no benefit from several treatment options, including combinations of antihistamines, tricyclic, and immunomodulatory agents.

Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSC, highlights the progress that is now underway seeking to better understand “the pathways involved in the itch-scratch cycle.”

Learn more about this latest research at the American Academy of Dermatology website.