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Neural Processing of Itch
Pages 3-11
Punto di Riferimento
per Medici e Operatori Sanitari
per Medici e Operatori Sanitari
LIBRERIA STUDIUM
Pruritus
Misery, Ständer
Editore
Springer
Anno
2016
Pagine
453
ISBN
9783319331409
170,00 €
DA SCONTARE
This book provides a thorough and comprehensive reference in the management of pruritus, designed to be a convenient resource for all physicians confronted with patients suffering from itch. The Editors have recruited a board of internationally renowned experts to provide an in-depth analysis of the causes and management of pruritus, including the current concepts in pathophysiology and novel therapeutics.
Acute and chronic pruritus can represent significant management issues both as a common physiological sensation and as a manifestation of dermatologic and non-dermatologic diseases. All patients suffering from itch know that it is a very awkward sensation. Unfortunately, this often significant symptom is frequently considered less severe in comparison with pain. The consequences are that research on this field has been poorer than research on pain and that pruritus is therefore more difficult to treat.
Pruritus, Second edition addresses the new concepts and discoveries that have modified our understanding of this condition. It explains the pathophysiology of itch, describes all causes, and provides guidelines for management and treatment.
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Pruriceptors
Pages 13-20
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Central Representation of Itch
Pages 21-31
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Interaction of Pruritus and Pain
Pages 33-38
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Modulation of Pruritus: Peripheral and Central Sensitization
Pages 39-47
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In Vitro Models of Itch
Pages 49-55
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Measurement of Sensory Function in Chronic Pruritus
Pages 57-65
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Pruritus, Pain and Other Abnormal Skin Sensations
Pages 69-72
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Epidemiology
Pages 73-79
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Classification
Pages 81-83
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Examination of Patients
Pages 85-92
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Measurement of Itch: Patient-Reported Outcomes
Pages 93-95
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Measurement of Itch: Actigraphy
Pages 97-101
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Placebo and Nocebo Effects on Itch: Methodological and Clinical Implications
Pages 103-110
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Patient Needs and Treatment Goals in Clinical Care of Chronic Pruritus
Pages 111-116
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Sex- and Gender-Specific Differences in Chronic Pruritus
Pages 117-122
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Clinical Presentation of Itch
Pages 123-126
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Sensitive Skin
Pages 127-129
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Atopic Dermatitis
Pages 131-144
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Allergic and Irritant Contact Dermatitis
Pages 145-150
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Urticaria
Pages 151-156
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Mastocytosis
Pages 157-167
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Cutaneous Drug Reactions and Drug-Induced Pruritus
Pages 169-182
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Psoriasis
Pages 183-187
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Autoimmune Diseases
Pages 189-196
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Itch, Infections and Infestations
Pages 197-207
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Cutaneous Lymphoma
Pages 209-214
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Neuropathic Pruritus Secondary to Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors
Pages 215-217
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Notalgia Paresthetica
Pages 219-224
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Brachioradial Pruritus
Pages 225-228
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Other Forms of Neuropathic Pruritus
Pages 229-233
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Small-Fibre Neuropathies
Pages 235-239
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Chronic Kidney Diseases
Pages 241-251
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Hepatobiliary Diseases
Pages 253-266
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Endocrine Diseases
Pages 267-270
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Pruritus in Hematological Diseases (Including Aquagenic Pruritus)
Pages 271-281
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Cancers
Pages 283-287
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The Burden of Itch
Pages 289-294
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Psychological Approach
Pages 295-299
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Psychosomatic Aspects and Psychiatric Conditions
Pages 301-306
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Psychogenic Pruritus
Pages 307-312
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Pruritus in Children
Pages 313-327
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Pruritus Vulvae
Pages 329-342
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General Principles and Guidelines
Pages 345-349
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Capsaicin
Pages 351-354
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Topical Steroids and Immunomodulators
Pages 355-357
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Menthol, Camphor and Other Topical Treatments
Pages 359-362
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Antihistamines
Pages 363-377
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Anticonvulsants
Pages 379-388
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Opioid Receptor Antagonists or Agonists
Pages 389-392
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Antidepressants
Pages 393-395
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Immunosuppressants
Pages 397-406
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NK-1 Antagonists
Pages 407-414
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Psychological Intervention
Pages 415-423
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Ultraviolet Phototherapy of Pruritus
Pages 425-436
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Acupuncture
Pages 437-441
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Future Perspectives: New and Modern Therapies
Pages 443-445
