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357: Got Itchy Skin Without Rash? The Surprising Neuropathic Itch Trigger No One Talks About w/ Dr. Shawn Kwatra
Ever feel intensely itchy but your skin is clear (without any rash)?
You could have neuropathic itch—a type of chronic itch caused by nervous system dysfunction, not inflammation. Unlike eczema or hives, this itch appears without a rash. It can be so severe that it leads to skin damage from scratching, yet it’s often misdiagnosed or overlooked.
Joining me to unpack this under-recognized condition is Dr. Shawn Kwatra, Chair of Dermatology at the University of Maryland and author of Living with Itch. He shares what we know so far, why treatment is so tricky, and what research is uncovering…
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