Publications by authors named "Yu-Zhi Ma"

Article Synopsis
  • Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition characterized by intense itching and inflammation, but effective treatments targeting the nerve-immune interactions are limited.
  • Researchers examined the effects of intravenous lidocaine on both patients with atopic dermatitis and a mouse model, finding that lidocaine improved skin symptoms by blocking specific sensory neurons responsible for itch.
  • The study highlighted the key role of Na 1.8 sensory neurons in the disease's development and suggested that lidocaine could serve as a potential treatment for alleviating both inflammation and itch in atopic dermatitis.
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