Dry, itchy skin is one of the most common discomforts affecting dogs and cats.

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Scientists have identified a neural feedback mechanism that helps determine when scratching an itch should stop.

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Researchers identify the TRPV4 ion channel as the body's internal "stop scratching" signal, offering new hope for chronic itch relief.

Scientists are studying a mechanism that helps tell the brain to stop scratching.

In the modern and more humid and unpredictable climate, itching, redness, and rash on the skin are becoming more frequent than ever. Although sweat and increased temperatures are the biggest culprits, ...

When you scratch an itch, something tells your brain when to stop. That moment of relief, when scratching feels "enough," is not accidental. Scientists have now identified a key molecular and neural ...