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Pruritus

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Numerous treatments have been proposed. But the treatment of itch remains difficult and it depends on its etiology. The understanding of the pathophysiogeny of itch is necessary. Fortunately, many very interesting results of research have been reported in the recent years. 'Pruritis' will explain the pathophysiogeny of itch, describe all causes, and give guidelines for management and treatment.

List of contents

Neurophysiology.- Neuroanatomy of Itch.- Neuroreceptors and Neuromediators.- The Brain in the Skin: Neuro-Epidermal Synapses.- Central Transmission: From Skin to Brain.- Modulation of Pruritus: Peripheral and Central Sensitisation.- Interaction of Pruritus and Pain.- Neuroimaging.- Measurement of Itch.- Experimental Models of Itch.- Clinics.- Pruritus, Pain and Other Abnormal Skin Sensations.- The Epidemiology of Pruritus.- Classification.- Examination of Patients.- Inflammatory Diseases.- Pruritus in Autoimmune Diseases.- Urticaria.- Pruritic Skin Diseases in Travellers.- Pruritus in Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma.- Anal Pruritus.- Secondary Reactive Conditions in Pruritic Skin.- Aquadynia and Aquagenic Pruritus.- Sensitive Skin.- Neurogenic Pruritus with Cerebral and/or Medullary Abnormalities.- Localized Neuropathic Pruritus.- Brachioradial Pruritus.- Other Neurological Causes of Itch.- Chronic Kidney Disease-Associated Pruritus.- Pruritus in Patients with Hepatobiliary Diseases.- Endocrine Diseases.- Pruritus in the Course of Malignancy.- Drugs.- Interaction Between Pruritus and Stress or Other Psychosomatic Factors.- Psychosomatic Aspects and Psychiatric Conditions.- Psychosomatics and Psychiatry.- Psychogenic Pruritus.- Pruritus in Children.- Pruritus Vulvae.- Treatment.- General Principles and Guidelines.- Menthol.- Capsaicin.- Topical Immunomodulators.- Cannabinoid-Receptor Agonists.- Other Topical Treatments.- Antihistamines.- Anticonvulsants for the Treatment of Pruritus.- Opioid Receptor Antagonists or Agonists.- Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Other Antidepressants in the Treatment of Chronic Pruritus.- Systemic Immunosuppressants in the Treatment of Pruritus.- Other Systemic Treatments.- Psychological Intervention.- Ultraviolet Phototherapy of Pruritus.- Itchand Acupuncture.- Future Perspectives: Outlook.

Summary

Numerous treatments have been proposed. But the treatment of itch remains difficult and it depends on its etiology. The understanding of the pathophysiogeny of itch is necessary. Fortunately, many very interesting results of research have been reported in the recent years. 'Pruritis' will explain the pathophysiogeny of itch, describe all causes, and give guidelines for management and treatment.

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Aus den Rezensionen:
 “... Die internationale ... Autorenschaft lässt keine Lücke offen. ... geschriebenen Artikel sind schwarz-weiß und farbig illustriert schnell lesbar, wie man überhaupt in dem Buch sehr Rasch navigieren kann. ... Man kann das vorliegende Buch als ein Standardbuch zum Verständnis zum Nachschlagen und zum Lernen für das wichtige Gebiet Pruritus in unserem Fachgebiet und der gesamten Medizin betrachten. Es darf keinesfalls in der Bibliothek eines Dermatologen, eines Onkologen und Internisten sowie psychotherapeutische tätigen Arztes fehlen. Das Buch ist eine Bereicherung für jede Klinikbibliothek.“ (Harald Gollnick, in: JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, 2011, Vol. 9, Issue 2, S. 171)

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Aus den Rezensionen:
"... Die internationale ... Autorenschaft lässt keine Lücke offen. ... geschriebenen Artikel sind schwarz-weiß und farbig illustriert schnell lesbar, wie man überhaupt in dem Buch sehr Rasch navigieren kann. ... Man kann das vorliegende Buch als ein Standardbuch zum Verständnis zum Nachschlagen und zum Lernen für das wichtige Gebiet Pruritus in unserem Fachgebiet und der gesamten Medizin betrachten. Es darf keinesfalls in der Bibliothek eines Dermatologen, eines Onkologen und Internisten sowie psychotherapeutische tätigen Arztes fehlen. Das Buch ist eine Bereicherung für jede Klinikbibliothek." (Harald Gollnick, in: JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, 2011, Vol. 9, Issue 2, S. 171)

Product details

Assisted by Lauren Misery (Editor), Laurent Misery (Editor), Ständer (Editor), Ständer (Editor), Sonja Ständer (Editor)
Publisher Springer, Berlin
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 01.01.2014
 
EAN 9781447157243
ISBN 978-1-4471-5724-3
No. of pages 348
Dimensions 193 mm x 20 mm x 260 mm
Weight 784 g
Illustrations XXII, 348 p.
Subjects Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine

B, Medicine, General practice, Epidemiology & medical statistics, INTERNAL MEDICINE, Dermatology, Infectious & contagious diseases, infectious diseases, Epidemiology, General Practice and Family Medicine, General Practice / Family Medicine, General practice (Medicine), Primary care (Medicine), Primary Care Medicine

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