| The itchy scalp--scratching for an explanation. | |
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PMID: 22092575 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Scalp pruritus is a common complaint that is considered a diagnostically and therapeutically challenging situation. Scalp skin has a unique neural structure that contains densely innervated hair follicles and dermal vasculature. In spite of the recent advances in our understanding of itch pathophysiology, scalp itching has not been studied as yet. In this review, we summarize the current knowledge on the neurobiology of scalp and hair follicles as well as itch mediators and provide a putative mechanism for scalp itch with special emphasis on neuroanatomy and pathophysiology. |
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Authors:
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Ghada A Bin Saif; Marna E Ericson; Gil Yosipovitch |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Experimental dermatology Volume: 20 ISSN: 1600-0625 ISO Abbreviation: Exp. Dermatol. Publication Date: 2011 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-11-18 Completed Date: 2012-05-11 Revised Date: 2013-02-19 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9301549 Medline TA: Exp Dermatol Country: Denmark |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 959-68 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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© 2011 John Wiley & Sons A/S. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. |
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Animals Humans Pruritus / drug therapy, etiology*, metabolism, microbiology, physiopathology* Scalp / innervation*, metabolism, microbiology, physiopathology* Sebum / metabolism |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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R0-1AR55902-3/AR/NIAMS NIH HHS; R01 AR055902-03/AR/NIAMS NIH HHS; R01AR055902-03A1./AR/NIAMS NIH HHS |
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