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Moosavi Z, Zamani S. Chronic itch. jdc 2024; 14 (4) :243-253
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Chronic itch
Zahrabeigom Moosavi * 1, Shayan Zamani2
1- Center for Research and Training in Skin Disease and Leprosy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , moosavi.za@gmail.com
2- Center for Research and Training in Skin Disease and Leprosy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract:   (430 Views)
Itch is one of the commonest complaints of patients of patients in skin clinics. Chronic itch is defined itch lasting more than 6 weeks, which suffers the patients and significantly reduces their quality of life. In this review, we explain pathogenesis and available treatments as a whole. In addition, we summarize pathogenesis and therapeutic options of some common conditions with chronic pruritus, except eczema, such as chronic kidney disease, cholestasis.
Keywords: chronic itch, pathogenesis, treatment
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Type of Study: Review | Subject: General
Received: 2024/03/18 | Accepted: 2024/02/4 | Published: 2024/02/4
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