Pruritus

Laurent Misery Sonja Ständer

1. Neural Processing of Itch.- 2.Pruriceptors.- 3. Central Representation of Itch.- 4.Interaction of Pruritus and Pain.- 5. Modulation of Pruritus: Peripheral and Central Sensitization.- 6.In vitro models of itch.- 7. Measurement of Sensory Function in Chronic Pruritus.- 8. Pruritus, Pain and Other Abnormal Skin Sensations.- 9. Epidemiology.- 10. Classification.- 11. Examination of Patients.- 12. Measurement of Itch: Patient-Reported Outcomes.- 13. Measurement of Itch: Actigraphy.- 14. Placebo and Nocebo Effects on Itch: Methodological and Clinical Implications.- 15. Patient Needs and Treatment Goals in Clinical Care of Chronic Pruritus.- 16. Sex- and Gender-Specific Differences in Chronic Pruritus.- 17. Clinical Presentation of Itch.- 18. Sensitive Skin.- 19. Atopic Dermatitis.- 20. Allergic and Irritant Contact Dermatitis.- 21. Urticaria.- 22.Mastocytosis.- 23. Cutaneous Drug Reactions and Drug-Induced Pruritus.- 24. Psoriasis.- 25. Autoimmune Diseases.- 26. Itch, Infections and Infestations.- 27. Cutaneous Lymphoma.- 28. Neuropathic Pruritus.- 29. Notalgia Paresthetica.- 30. Brachioradial Pruritus.- 31. Other Forms of Neuropathic Pruritus.- 32. Small-Fibre Neuropathies.- 33. Chronic Kidney Diseases.- 34.Hepatobiliary Diseases.- 35. Endocrine Diseases.- 36. Pruritus in Hematological Diseases (Including Aquagenic Pruritus).- 37. Cancers.- 38. The Burden Of Itch.- 39. Psychological Approach.- 40. Psychosomatic Aspects and Psychiatric Conditions.- 41. Psychogenic Pruritus..- 42. Pruritus in Children.- 43. Pruritus Vulvae.- 44.General Principles and Guidelines.- 45. Capsaicin.- 46. Topical Steroids and Immunomodulators.- 47. Menthol, Camphor and Other Topical Treatments.- 48. Antihistamines.- 49. Anticonvulsants.- 50. Opioid Receptor Antagonists or Agonists.- 51. Antidepressants.- 52. Immunosuppressants.- 53. NK-1 Antagonists.- 54. Psychological Intervention.- 55. Ultraviolet Phototherapy of Pruritus.- 56. Acupuncture.- 57.Future Perspectives: New and Modern Therapies.-

"The purpose is to provide a comprehensive resource on all aspects of pruritus (etiology, pathophysiology, neural pathways, and medications). The audience is dermatologists. ... Our current understanding and research on pruritus is presented in this meaty reference. For those of us who love knowing the intricacies of molecular pathways, this book will be relished." (Patricia Wong, Doody's Book Reviews, November, 2016)