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 about neuropathic itch.

⭐️Mentioned in This Episode:

- Find Dr. Shawn Kwatra online - https://www.kwatralab.org/ 

- Neuropathic Itch paper - https://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(23)00510-9/pdf 

- Get Dr. Kwatra's book, Living with Itch: A Patient's Guide: https://a.co/d/h5B3fjl 

- Join in the conversation with Jennifer at http://instagram.com/jenniferfugo 

- Stop My Rashes FREE eGuide - https://bit.ly/stopmyrashespod 

- Fix your skin using Jennifer’s method (trusted by 900+ skin rash warriors)! Get started NOW 👉https://gutskintriggers.com 

- Want personalized help to fix your skin? Get started here with Jennifer’s virtual clinic 👉https://bit.ly/4iWrq62 (We work with clients worldwide!)

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