# New approach to treating chronic itch

**URL:** https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/new-approach-to-treating-chronic-itch/781
**Category:** Research Database
**Created:** [October 31, 2018, 3:42am UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/new-approach-to-treating-chronic-itch/781 "2018-10-31T03:42:46Z")
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#### Post date: [October 31, 2018, 3:42am UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/new-approach-to-treating-chronic-itch/781/1 "2018-10-31T03:42:46Z")

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> **[New approach to treating chronic itch](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180814134215.htm)**
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> Two receptors in the spinal cord and the right experimental drug: Researchers have discovered a new approach that suppresses itch. In a series of experiments in mice and dogs they successfully alleviated different forms of acute as well as chronic...

  
Two receptors in the spinal cord and the right experimental drug: Researchers have discovered a new approach that suppresses itch. In a series of experiments in mice and dogs they successfully alleviated different forms of acute as well as chronic itch. For the latter, current treatment options are very limited.