Neuronal sensitization for histamine-induced itch in lesional skin of patients with atopic dermatitis.

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Summary

The results suggest a decreased activation of peripheral pruriceptors in patients with atopic dermatitis, and the massively increased itch in lesional skin of patients with AD might be based on sensitization for itch in the spinal cord rather than in primary afferent neurons.

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Published
2003-11-01
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Medicine, Sensitization, Axon reflex, Histamine, Atopic dermatitis

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