Itch Relief in Atopic Dermatitis: Comparison of Narrowband Ultraviolet B Radiation and Cyclosporine Treatment
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Itch in atopic dermatitis - pathophysiology and treatment.
Pruritus is an essential feature of atopic dermatitis with a high impact on the quality of life. Although the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis itch is not fully understood, recent studies have demonstrated that a variety of mechanisms contribute to the induction and maintenance of the symptom. For example, an increased number of cutaneous nerve fibers and neuropeptides were identified in at...
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عنوان ژورنال: Acta Dermato Venereologica
سال: 2020
ISSN: 1651-2057
DOI: 10.2340/00015555-3652