skin inflammation

Oats soothe skin inflammation with a group of compounds called avenanthramides, which block the release of inflammatory compounds and histamines to reduce redness and itching.

When applied to the skin, the drug causes skin inflammation, redness, swelling and blisters that scab over—injuries that typically take 16 days or more to heal.

Previous approaches suggested that IL-31 signals itch and promotes skin inflammation.

Skin exposure to high concentrations can cause what’s known as chloracne — an intense skin inflammation, Guengerich said.

Its causes are not known, but it’s been classified as a type of skin inflammation.