title: [Physiology and pathophysiology of pruritus (author's transl)].
abstract: The origin of pruritus, transmission of sensitivity and changes in the itch threshold are presented. Nociceptively, as protopathic quality of sensitivity and as a general concept for pain and itching, the elements of the psychosomatic appraisal and comprehension of organic nervous complaints and neurohormonal disturbances are given.
mesh_terms: D001921:Brain / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008465:Mechanoreceptors / Q000503:physiopathology; D009434:Neural Pathways / Q000503:physiopathology; D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents / Q000378:metabolism; D009619:Nociceptors / Q000503:physiopathology; D011537:Pruritus / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000523:psychology; D011602:Psychophysiologic Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D012018:Reflex / Q000502:physiology; D012684:Sensory Thresholds; D012867:Skin / Q000294:innervation; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000503:physiopathology; D009435:Synaptic Transmission
chemical_list: D018377:Neurotransmitter Agents
vernacular_title: Physiologie und Pathophysiologie des Juckreizes.