The most common and troublesome symptom of atopic dermatitis (AD) is pruritus. Recent research has revealed a deeper understanding of the itch mechanism, which involve interactions between the neural and immune systems, and has led to significant advancements in treatments. A review provides an updated overview of promising emerging treatments currently in phase II and III clinical trials that may offer hope for effectively addressing pruritus in patients with AD.
Read more at the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.