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Itch pathophysiology may differ among ethnic groups
Author(s) -
Hajdarbegovic Enes,
Thio Hok Bing
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
international journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-4632
pISSN - 0011-9059
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2011.05274.x
Subject(s) - medicine , pathophysiology , ethnic group , physiology , dermatology , pathology , sociology , anthropology
The prevalence of itch is higher in individuals with darker skin types. In this paper, we review the systems involved in the physiology of itch and how they may differ across the races. Current data point out that the differences may be explained by barrier function, mast cell physiology, and itch receptor polymorphisms.