Recent advances in pruritus - what we have learned and where are we headed.
Chronic pruritus is an emerging health problem with a significant impact on quality of life. Recent advances in our understanding of newly discovered pathways and receptors for itch have been made. It is hoped that recent advancements will also drive the development of novel therapies for this often-neglected and bothersome symptom.
Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Medical Center Boulevard Winston-Salem, NC 27157 USA.
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