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Papers: 4 Feb 2023 - 10 Feb 2023

RESEARCH TYPE:
Clinical


Human Studies, Molecular/Cellular, Pharmacology/Drug Development

PAIN TYPE:
Itch, Neuropathic Pain, Psychological/Comorbidities


2023 Feb


Skin Health Dis


36751316


3


1

Small fiber neuropathy and intractable scalp pruritus in dermatomyositis patients.

Authors

Cirino PV, Hordinsky M, McAdams B, Romiti R

Abstract

Scalp pruritus is a common symptom in Dermatomyositis (DM) patients. There are indications that small nerve fibers neuropathy could be involved in this symptom, however the etiology of scalp pruritus is not fully understood.