Burning pain and itching governed by same nerve cells

Friday, November 5, 2010 - 08:30 in Health & Medicine

There are disorders and conditions that entail increased itching and can be extremely troublesome for those suffering from it. The mechanisms behind itching are not well understood today. For one thing, what is it about scratching that relieves itching?...

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