Episode 30: Ditching itch: What we know and what we still have to learn

Itch.  It’s the hallmark symptom of eczema and the most troublesome.  In this podcast we discuss why the eczema itch is so hard to treat and explore effective treatment options.  We have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Shawn Kwatra, international leader in chronic itch research and Director of John Hopkins Itch Center in Baltimore, and Dr. Shivani Patel, a practicing pediatric dermatologist who specializes in treating children with eczema. (If you like our podcast consider supporting it with a tax deductible donation.) Or check out the transcript.

Research discussed in this podcast:

Molecular and cellular mechanisms of itch and pain in atopic dermatitis and implications for novel therapeutics

Cumulative Use of Strong Anticholinergics and Incident Dementia

Living with Itch - A Patient's Guide

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Episode 29: Exposures to chemicals in our environment and the allergy / eczema epidemic