Relieve Itch - HeroX Innovation Challenge

Deadline: 2017-05-22
Award: $50,000

The Problem:
Living with a chronic skin condition such as psoriasis or eczema is associated with terrible itch, and patients often rate this as the most distressing symptom of their condition. Itchiness is a large burden as the itch often can be so intense, that maintaining a normal life can be hard.

Challenge Description:
We are looking for a digital and/or device solution which will enable people with a skin condition such as psoriasis or eczema, to find new relief from their itch or to live more comfortably with their itch. The solution is based on software and/or hardware and solutions which assume that users have access to a smartphone or other state-of-the-art devices are accepted.