Chronic itching 'may be caused by pain neurons'

Uncontrollable chronic itching, often a symptom of eczema and psoriasis, is completely different from the temporary, milder itching a person experiences through a mosquito bite. And now, scientists say they have uncovered the mechanisms as to why this is. Researchers from the US and China say that as well as involving the usual suspects that transmit itch signals - "itch" nerve cells or neurons - chronic itching also utilizes pain neurons, intensifying the sensation of the itch...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology / Neuroscience Source Type: news