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Understanding the pathophysiology of itch
Author(s) -
Garibyan Lilit,
Rheingold Curtis G.,
Lerner Ethan A.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
dermatologic therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.595
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1529-8019
pISSN - 1396-0296
DOI - 10.1111/dth.12025
Subject(s) - medicine , pathophysiology , intensive care medicine , bioinformatics , pathology , biology
Itch is the most common symptom described by our patients. Treating this symptom can be challenging. A revolution is ongoing in understanding the pathophysiology of itch and will allow this challenge to be met. The present authors review and update the current understanding of the pathophysiology of itch.