How common dietary fats can aggravate chronic itch
A team of researchers has found that a breakdown product from a commonly consumed fat can bind to a receptor associated with psoriatic itch and inflammation. By blocking the receptor, the researchers saw a reduction in psoriatic itch in a mouse model. Published in the journal Communications Biology, the work demonstrates the potential impact of diet on chronic itch triggers and could lead to…
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