New nerve protein target to treat chronic itch

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Chronic itch or pruritus is the most common symptom in dermatology yet less than 50% of patients will respond to treatment. Much like chronic pain, pruritus is detrimental to patient well-being. New research led by Professor Martin Steinhoff has identified a potential target to treat itch in patients who do not respond to anti-histamine drugs. READ MORE