research Itchy Hair – Trichoknesis: A Variant of Trichodynia or a New Entity?
The conclusion is that "trichoknesis" should be recognized as a separate condition from trichodynia, characterized by itching instead of pain.
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research The prevalence of itch and pain and its characteristics in patients with mild to moderate insufficiency and its relationship to the degree of venous insufficiency
Itch is a common symptom in patients with chronic venous insufficiency, often accompanied by burning and pain.
research Scalp Itch: A Systematic Review
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment of scalp itch require differentiating between various conditions using a proposed five-step evaluation process.
research Sensitive scalp – scratching for a cause and remedy
research Pruritus, Allergy and Autoimmunity: Paving the Way for an Integrated Understanding of Psychodermatological Diseases?
The conclusion is that understanding the complex relationship between allergies, autoimmunity, and psychological factors is key to treating skin disorders with itching.
research Increased acetylcholine levels in skin biopsies of patients with atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis patients have much higher acetylcholine levels in their skin, which may cause itching.
research Scalp Pruritus: Review of the Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management
Itchy scalp is common, linked to various conditions, and hard to treat effectively.
research The Itchy Scalp
Up to half of people experience itchy scalp, often due to skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, and treatments vary based on the specific cause.
research Iron Deficiency Anemia Pruritus: A Review with Proposed Mechanisms of Action
Iron deficiency anemia can cause itching, which often improves with iron supplements.
research Decision letter: Neutrophils promote CXCR3-dependent itch in the development of atopic dermatitis
Neutrophils are key in causing chronic itch in atopic dermatitis, and blocking CXCR3 could reduce this itch.
research Iron deficiency without anaemia
Iron deficiency without anemia can cause itching and other skin-related symptoms, and iron supplements may help.
research Author response: Neutrophils promote CXCR3-dependent itch in the development of atopic dermatitis
Neutrophils are important for causing chronic itch in atopic dermatitis, and blocking the CXCR3 receptor may reduce this itch.
research Neuropathic Pruritus: An Underrecognized and Often Misdiagnosed and Difficult to Treat Medical Condition
Neuropathic pruritus is a commonly overlooked and wrongly diagnosed type of chronic itching that is hard to treat.
research 54331 A meta-analysis of clinical trials evaluating the benefit of dermocosmetics on itch in AD patients associated with sensitive skin
Dermocosmetics significantly reduce itch and skin sensitivity in atopic dermatitis patients.
research Pruritic axillary papules in a 14‐year‐old girl
The girl's itchy armpit and pubic lesions didn't improve with antifungal cream.
research Pruritus as a symptom in hyperthyroidism
Severe itching can be an early sign of hyperthyroidism.
research Comprehensive Study of Drug-Induced Pruritus Based on Adverse Drug Reaction Report Database
Certain drugs, especially those for eyes, bacterial infections, imaging tests, and skin conditions, are more likely to cause itching, with differences seen across gender, age, and weight.
research A Prickly Problem
The man had persistent itchy bumps on his cheeks and neck despite trying different shaving products.
research 305 Overlaps between inflammatory dermatoses and ichthyoses: need for novel therapeutic approaches
Patients with ichthyosis often experience symptoms similar to psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, suggesting that targeted therapies could improve their condition.
research 442 Deciphering the role of keloid fibroblasts in itch
Keloid fibroblasts cause itch and pain by releasing more histamine.
research Finasteride
Finasteride can cause itching, burning, and other side effects that may not go away after treatment.
research Dandruff and itching: An epidemiologic approach in France
About 17% of people in France have dandruff, and those with dandruff are more likely to have sensitive and itchy scalps.
research Three-dimensional analysis of intraepidermal nerve fibres and Langerhans cells in keloids with a focus on pruritus
Itchy keloids on the chest are linked to more nerve fibers and substance P.
research 898 Homeostatic activation of epidermal HSD11b1 affects skin innervation and non-histaminergic itch
HSD11b1 affects skin nerves and increases non-histaminergic itch.
research Food allergies
Pets can have food allergies causing itching and skin issues, needing a special diet for diagnosis.
research Pruritus in Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia—Clinical Characteristics and Dermoscopic Correlations
Pruritus is common in LPP and FFA, worsened by heat and stress, and relieved by cold, affecting quality of life.
research Treatment of pseudofolliculitis in trichotillomania improves outcome
Treating scalp issues in hair-pulling disorder helps hair regrow and reduces itch.
research Interventions for chronic pruritus of unknown origin
Serlopitant may help reduce itch, but more research is needed.
research Pruritus as a Symptom in Hyperthyroidism
Itching can be an early sign of hyperthyroidism.
research Research Highlights
Hair loss significantly affects quality of life, wet combing is better than visual inspection for finding head lice, many with oral lichen planus have allergies, and wet wraps with steroids quickly improve itchy skin conditions.