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- Title
Itch.
- Authors
Yosipovitch, Gil; Greaves, Malcolm W; Schmelz, Martin
- Abstract
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.
- Publication
Lancet (London, England), 2003, Vol 361, Issue 9358, p690
- ISSN
0140-6736
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1016/S0140-6736(03)12570-6