The Itchy Scalp: Scratching for an Explanation

    October 2011 in “ Experimental dermatology ”
    Ghada A. Bin Saif, Marna E. Ericson, Gil Yosipovitch
    Studysummary This review discusses the neurobiology and proposed mechanisms of scalp itch, but it does not report new clinical findings, highlighting the need for further research in this area.
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