2010
DOI: 10.1007/s11882-010-0117-z
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Pathogenesis and Treatment of Pruritus

Abstract: Classification of itch into four categories-pruritoceptive, neurogenic, neuropathic, and psychogenic-has proven to be of utility to clinicians and investigators. Itch is recognized to be transmitted by dedicated afferent neurons, and a matrix of cerebral cortical loci involved in perception and the desire to scratch has been recognized. This highlights the multidimensional nature of the itch sensation. Some of the many mediators of itch, especially relevant in pruritogenic itch, are the result of cross-talk be… Show more

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“…5 The process of this sensation involves skin receptors, the peripheral nervous system, and specific regions of the brain and central nervous system. 6,7 Furthermore, as the perception of itch is highly subjective, it may vary from person to person. As itch has traditionally been a difficult symptom to classify and treat, various investigators have proposed systems of classification.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…5 The process of this sensation involves skin receptors, the peripheral nervous system, and specific regions of the brain and central nervous system. 6,7 Furthermore, as the perception of itch is highly subjective, it may vary from person to person. As itch has traditionally been a difficult symptom to classify and treat, various investigators have proposed systems of classification.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…B. in atopischer Haut auf Th2-Zellen aktiviert, schütten diese mehr Pruritus-vermittelndes Interleukin 31 (IL-31) aus [6]. H4-Antihistaminika sind derzeit in der Entwicklung und zeigten im Tiermodell überzeugende antipruritische Effekte, so dass diese zukünftig bei der atopischen Dermatitis (AD) einen wichtigen Stellenwert erhalten könnten [4,7].…”
Section: Histaminrezeptorenunclassified
“…3 There are 2 mechanisms by which HOCl may reduce pruritus: 1) by its microbicidal qualities, particularly in the case of Staphylococcus aureus; and 2) by its antiinflammatory qualities, which help reduce the activity of histamine, leukotriene B4, and interleukin-2, all of which contribute to the pathophysiology of itch. [4][5][6][7] Here we present the results of a 3-day study designed to evaluate the effect of HOCl on pruritus in patients with AD.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%