88 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that TRPV3 may play a key role in dry skin-related itch, indicating potential for TRPV3 antagonists in treating pruritus resistant to histamine H1R antagonists.
61 citations
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October 2011 in “Experimental dermatology” 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.
27 citations
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September 2009 in “British journal of nursing” This article discusses the role of emollient therapy in managing atopic eczema and other dry skin conditions and reports no new clinical findings.
9 citations
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January 2013 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The conclusion is that "trichoknesis" should be recognized as a separate condition from trichodynia, characterized by itching instead of pain.
7 citations
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” Permanent hair removal with lasers may cure itchy black hair bristles on the back.