For centuries, itch was categorized as a submodality of pain. Recent research over the last
decade has led to the realization that itch is in fact a separate and distinct, albeit closely …

Nerve density in the epidermis is partly involved in itch sensitization in pruritic skin diseases,
such as atopic dermatitis (AD). Epidermal innervation is thought to be regulated by the …

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, pruritic inflammatory dermatosis that affects up to 25% of
children and 2% to 3% of adults. This guideline addresses important clinical questions that …

Introduction: Phototherapy has long been used for the treatment of inflammatory skin
diseases, such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. The most frequent treatment approach …

Atopic dermatitis is a common, pruritic, inflammatory skin disorder. Chronic, localized, or
even generalized pruritus is the diagnostic hallmark of atopic dermatitis, and its …

There is a need for researchers to have easy reference to the wide spectrum of different
types of quality of life (QoL) instruments that can be used in atopic dermatitis (AD). Previous …

Abstract 308nm xenon-chloride excimer laser, a novel mode of phototherapy, is an
ultraviolet B radiation system consisting of a noble gas and halide. The aim of this systematic …

BACKGROUND The 308-nm excimer laser has been approved by the Food and Drug
Administration for the treatment of psoriasis and vitiligo. Its ability to treat localized areas has …

The goal of a treatment regimen for atopic dermatitis is to reach and maintain a state where
the patient exhibits mild symptoms or an absence of symptoms, and the patient should not …

BACKGROUND: UV-based therapy has anti-pruritic effects in inflammatory skin diseases,
such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. These anti-pruritic effects may be partly due to …