Itch is a unique sensory experience that is encoded by genetically distinguishable neurons
both in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and central nervous system (CNS) to elicit a …

Objectives: Medication side effects are common, often leading to reduced quality of life,
nonadherence, and financial costs for health services. Many side effects are the result of a …

This is the English version of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Atopic
Dermatitis 2021. Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a disease characterized by relapsing eczema with …

Chronic itch is associated with increased stress, anxiety, and other mood disorders. In turn,
stress and anxiety exacerbate itch, leading to a vicious cycle that affects patient behavior …

Expectation of treatment side effects is consistently linked with those symptoms being
realised. Patient expectations, including those generated by the informed consent process …

Davila-Ross, M., Allcock, B., Thomas, C., and Bard, KA 2011. Aping expressions?
Chimpanzees produce distinct laugh types when responding to laughter of others. Emotion …

The itch-scratch reflex serves as a protective mechanism in everyday life. However, chronic
persistent itching can be devastating. Despite the clinical importance of the itch sensation, its …

Introduction: The nocebo effect is defined as a negative effect of a pharmacological or non-
pharmacological medical treatment that is induced by patients' expectations, and that is …

Placebo and nocebo effects are known to play a key role in treatment effects in a wide
variety of conditions. These effects have frequently been investigated with regard to pain …

Atopic dermatitis (AD) displays different clinical symptoms, progress, and response to
treatment during early infancy and after childhood. After the childhood period, itch appears …