Understanding the pathophysiology of itch.

Dermatol Ther

Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02129, USA.

Published: October 2013

Itch is the most common symptom described by our patients. Treating this symptom can be challenging. A revolution is ongoing in understanding the pathophysiology of itch and will allow this challenge to be met. The present authors review and update the current understanding of the pathophysiology of itch.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3696473PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dth.12025DOI Listing

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