| Itch. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12606187 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Itch is a common skin sensation, with substantial effects on behaviour. Neurophysiological research has permitted accurate definition of neural pathways of itch, and has confirmed the distinctiveness of itch pathways in comparison with pain. A clinical classification of itch, based on such improved understanding, describes the difference between peripheral (pruritoceptive) and central (neurogenic or neuropathic) itch. New specific and sensitive investigational methods in people and animals enable us to better understand this bothersome symptom, and have important clinical implications. We describe the clinical classification of itch, new findings on neuropathophysiology of itch, methods for assessment, and improved treatments. |
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Authors:
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Gil Yosipovitch; Malcolm W Greaves; Martin Schmelz |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Lancet Volume: 361 ISSN: 0140-6736 ISO Abbreviation: Lancet Publication Date: 2003 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-02-27 Completed Date: 2003-03-14 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985213R Medline TA: Lancet Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 690-4 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, North Carolina 27517, USA. gyosipov@wfubmc.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Animals Antipruritics / therapeutic use* Humans Nervous System Physiological Phenomena Pruritus* / classification, drug therapy, physiopathology |
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0/Antipruritics |
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