Itch - Management in Clinical Practice
1st Edition
Published on 30. August 2016
210 pages
978-3-318-05889-5 (ISBN)
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Albeit a very common symptom in dermatology, internal medicine, psychosomatics, neurology, and even oncology, itching was under-researched up until 15 years ago. Since then, the clinical aspects of acute and chronic itch have been examined extensively. As a result, some books on the topic have become available. Whereas most publications focus on experimental aspects and diagnostics, this volume of the series 'Current Problems in Dermatology' provides a comprehensive overview regarding the management of chronic itch. Select authors consider interdisciplinary aspects as well as age, body region, and specific diseases as they present a great variety of available treatments. All physicians with patients suffering from itch - especially dermatologists, general practitioners, gerontologists, nephrologists, hepatologists, neurologists, and palliative care doctors - will find this publication to be an essential source of information.
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Content
- Cover
- Front Matter
- Contents
- Preface
- Classification of Itch
- Abstract
- Clinical Classification of Pruritus: Clinical Group
- Clinical Classification of Pruritus: Underlying Category
- General Definitions
- Terms Related to the Origin of the Pruritus [1]
- Terms Related to Trigger Factors
- Neurophysiological Classification of Pruritus
- References
- Epidemiology of Itch
- Abstract
- Itch in the General Population
- Itch in Dermatology
- Itch in Specific Diseases
- Itch and Drugs
- References
- Central Mechanisms of Itch
- Abstract
- Peripheral Encoding of Itch
- Spinal/Trigeminal Encoding of Itch
- Scratch Inhibition of Itch
- Ascending Transmission of Itch
- Descending Modulation of Itch
- Supraspinal Processing of Itch
- Chronic Itch
- Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Peripheral Mechanisms of Itch
- Abstract
- Nerve Fibers and Itch
- Acute versus Chronic Itch
- Sources of Mediators of Itch
- Receptors, Channels, and Mediators of Itch
- G Protein-Coupled Receptors
- Toll-Like Receptors
- Cytokine Receptors: Interleukin-31 andThymic Stromal Lymphopoietin
- Transient Receptor Potential Channels
- Conclusions and Future Expectations
- References
- Diagnostic Procedures of Itch
- Abstract
- References
- Measurement of Itch Intensity
- Abstract
- Monodimensional Itch Severity Scales
- Questionnaires
- Measurement of Sensory Threshold
- Measurement of Scratching Activity
- References
- Itch Management: General Principles
- Abstract
- Etiological Treatment
- Symptomatic Treatment
- Associated Measures
- Psychological Support
- Conclusion
- References
- Itch Management: Topical Agents
- Abstract
- Basic Therapy
- Disease-Specific Topical Therapy
- Pruritus-Specific Topical Therapy
- References
- Itch Management: Systemic Agents
- Abstract
- Antihistamines
- Opioid Agonists and Antagonists
- Neuroleptics
- Antidepressants
- Rifampin
- Bile Acid Sequestrants
- Ursodeoxycholic Acid
- Neurokinin Receptor 1 Antagonist
- Thalidomide
- Other Agents
- Conclusion
- References
- Itch Management: Physical Approaches (UV Phototherapy, Acupuncture)
- Abstract
- History of the Development of UV Delivery Devices
- Currently Available UV Devices
- UVB (Narrowband and Broadband)
- Broadband UVA and UVA1
- Guidelines for Use
- Adverse Effects of Phototherapy
- UV Phototherapy in Itchy Skin Diseases
- UV Phototherapy for Itch in Normal-LookingSkin
- Acupuncture and Itch
- Other Physical Approaches
- References
- Itch Management: Psychotherapeutic Approach
- Abstract
- Itch and Scratching: Their Relationship with Psychological Factors
- Unimodal Psychological Itch Treatment
- Multimodal Psychological Approaches to Cope with Itch-Triggering Factors
- Treating Itch and Psychosocial Problems in Children and Adolescents
- New Developments in Psychological Treatments for Chronic Skin Conditions
- Conclusion
- References
- Itch Management: Treatments under Development
- Abstract
- Pruritus: A Symptom of Many Diseases
- Inflammatory Dermatoses
- Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
- Prurigo Nodularis
- Pruritus Induced by Systemic Diseases
- General Considerations and Outlook
- Conclusion
- References
- Itch in Urticaria Management
- Abstract
- Pathophysiology of Itch in Urticaria
- Management of Itch in Urticaria
- Conclusions
- References
- Itch in Atopic Dermatitis Management
- Abstract
- Topical Treatment
- Systemic Treatment
- Phototherapy
- Adjunctive Therapies
- New Antipruritic Approaches
- Conclusion
- References
- Prurigo Nodularis Management
- Abstract
- Therapy of Prurigo Nodularis
- Systemic Therapy for Prurigo Nodularis
- Future Therapies
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Itch in Psoriasis Management
- Abstract
- Definition and Clinical Characteristics
- Pathogenesis
- Management
- References
- Itch in Special Skin Locations Management
- Abstract
- Scalp
- Genital Area
- Anal and Perianal Area
- References
- Neurologic Itch Management
- Abstract
- Definition and Clinical Characteristics
- Diagnostics
- Treatment
- Local Pharmacotherapy
- Systemic Pharmacotherapy
- Other Therapeutic Modalities
- References
- Psychogenic Itch Management
- Abstract
- Definition and Clinical Characteristics
- Management
- References
- Uremic Itch Management
- Abstract
- Definition and Clinical Characteristics
- Prevalence of Uremic Pruritus
- Pathophysiology
- Management
- Topical Treatment with Tacrolimus and ?-Linolenic Ointment
- Systemic Treatment with µ-Opioid Receptor Antagonists and ?-Agonists
- Drugs with Anti-Inflammatory Properties
- Gabapentin and Pregabalin
- Phototherapy
- Acupuncture
- References
- Cholestatic Itch Management
- Abstract
- Definition and Clinical Characteristics
- Pruritogens in Hepatobiliary Itch
- Management
- Specific Therapeutic Agents for Treatment of Cholestatic Itch
- Other Therapeutic Modalities
- Future Prospects
- References
- Paraneoplastic Itch Management
- Abstract
- Definition and Clinical Characteristics
- Management
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
- Mirtazapine
- Gabapentin
- Thalidomide
- Opioids
- Aprepitant
- Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors
- Conclusion
- References
- Drug-Induced Itch Management
- Abstract
- Prevalence of Drug-Induced Itch
- Categories and Pathogenesis of Drug-InducedItch
- Itching Associated with Drug-Induced Cholestasis and Hepatotoxicity
- Opioid-Induced Itch
- Chloroquine-Induced Itch
- HES-Induced Itch
- Biological Cancer Treatments (Targeted Anticancer Therapies) and Itch
- Drug-Induced Skin Reactions (Drug Eruptions)
- Management of Drug-Induced Itch
- References
- Itch in Pregnancy Management
- Abstract
- Specific Dermatoses of Pregnancy
- Polymorphic Eruption of Pregnancy
- Pemphigoid Gestationis
- Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy
- Atopic Eruption of Pregnancy
- Treatment of Pruritus during Pregnancy
- References
- Itch Management in Childhood
- Abstract
- Special Features of Skin Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Skin Care of Early Childhood That Should Be Considered inTreatment
- Special Features of History, Dermatological Examination, and Diagnoses in Childhood
- Eczematous Diseases
- Exanthemas
- Infestations
- The Itchy Diaper Area in Childhood
- Bullous and Urticarial Dermatoses
- Tumors as the Cause of Localized Itch
- Systemic Diseases and Drugs
- References
- Itch Management in the Elderly
- Abstract
- Itch Management
- Topical Treatments in the Elderly
- Systemic Treatments in the Elderly
- Physical Treatments in the Elderly
- Conclusion
- References
- Author Index
- Subject Index
- Cover
