Why we scratch: Function and dysfunction. Issue 12 (26th June 2019)
- Record Type:
- Journal Article
- Title:
- Why we scratch: Function and dysfunction. Issue 12 (26th June 2019)
- Main Title:
- Why we scratch: Function and dysfunction
- Authors:
- Sanders, Kristen M.
Fast, Katharine
Yosipovitch, Gil - Other Names:
- Yosipovitch Gil guestEditor.
Ständer Sonja guestEditor. - Abstract:
- Abstract: Itch is a common sensation that drives an intense urge to scratch. Itch and scratching have persisted in humans and many other species, suggesting that they play an important role in survival. This commentary discusses the function of itch as a danger signal, why itch feels unpleasant and why we feel relief and pleasure when we scratch an itch. In addition, we explore the ways that this system becomes dysfunctional in conditions of chronic itch and important implications for treatment.
- Is Part Of:
- Experimental dermatology. Volume 28:Issue 12(2019)
- Journal:
- Experimental dermatology
- Issue:
- Volume 28:Issue 12(2019)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 28, Issue 12 (2019)
- Year:
- 2019
- Volume:
- 28
- Issue:
- 12
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2019-0028-0012-0000
- Page Start:
- 1482
- Page End:
- 1484
- Publication Date:
- 2019-06-26
- Subjects:
- evolution -- inflammatory skin diseases -- itch -- pathogenesis -- pleasure -- scratch
Dermatology -- Periodicals
616.5 - Journal URLs:
- http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journal.asp?ref=0906-6705&site=1 ↗
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1600-0625 ↗
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/ ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1111/exd.13977 ↗
- Languages:
- English
- ISSNs:
- 0906-6705
- Deposit Type:
- Legaldeposit
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