Intractable Itch in Atopic Dermatitis: Causes and Treatments

Intractable Itch in Atopic Dermatitis: Causes and Treatments

Itch or pruritus is the hallmark of atopic dermatitis and is defined as an unpleasant sensation that evokes the desire to scratch. It is also believed that itch is a signal of danger from various environmental factors or physiological abnormalities. Because histamine is a well-known substance induci...

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Main Authors: Yoshie Umehara, Chanisa Kiatsurayanon, Juan Valentin Trujillo-Paez, Panjit Chieosilapatham, Ge Peng, Hainan Yue, Hai Le Thanh Nguyen, Pu Song, Ko Okumura, Hideoki Ogawa, François Niyonsaba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Biomedicines
Subjects:
atopic dermatitis
dry skin
intractable itch
itch/pruritus
keratinocyte
sensory nerve fiber
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/9/3/229

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