Bookvolume editors, Jacek C. Szepietowski, Elke Weisshaar.
Contents:
Classification of Itch
Epidemiology of Itch
Central Mechanisms of Itch
Peripheral Mechanisms of Itch
Diagnostic Procedures of Itch
Measurement of Itch Intensity
Itch Management: General Principles
Itch Management: Topical Agents
Itch Management: Systemic Agents
Itch Management: Physical Approaches (UV Phototherapy, Acupuncture)
Itch Management: Psychotherapeutic Approach
Itch Management: Treatments under Development
Itch in Urticaria Management
Itch in Atopic Dermatitis Management
Prurigo Nodularis Management
Itch in Psoriasis Management
Itch in Special Skin Locations Management
Neurologic Itch Management
Psychogenic Itch Management
Uremic Itch Management --Cholestatic Itch Management
Paraneoplastic Itch Management
Drug-Induced Itch Management
Itch in Pregnancy Management
Itch Management in Childhood
Itch Management in the Elderly
Author Index
Subject Index.