Long-Term Itch Relief Triggered by Light

Long-Term Itch Relief Triggered by Light
Dec-19-18
A light-activated itch relief medication could offer extended relief for patients suffering from chronic itchiness.

Developed by a team from EMBL Rome, the medication is made up of a chemical that is injected into the skin, where it binds to nerve cells that produce the itching sensation. Once in place, the chemical is subjected to near-infrared light, which causes the cells to withdraw from the surface of the skin.



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