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Therapeutic and experimental therapeutic studies on acupuncture and itch: review of the literature.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20337812     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Itch accompanies most inflammatory skin diseases but may occur as a solitary sensation in otherwise normal skin. Chronic itch often requires combined treatments but some cases remain therapy resistant. Complementary medicine is becoming increasingly popular among patients. Acupuncture is the oldest and most well-studied alternative option with evidence-based effect on pain. This article summarizes the rational for the use of acupuncture in treatment of itch and reviews therapeutic and experimental therapeutic studies on acupuncture and itch.
Authors:
C P Carlsson; J Wallengren
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review     Date:  2010-03-10
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV     Volume:  24     ISSN:  1468-3083     ISO Abbreviation:  J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol     Publication Date:  2010 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-08-16     Completed Date:  2010-12-10     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9216037     Medline TA:  J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol     Country:  Netherlands    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1013-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Section of Neurosurgery, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, University Hospital, Lund, Sweden.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acupuncture*
Humans
Pruritus / therapy*
Skin Diseases / therapy*

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