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Papers: 7 Mar 2020 - 13 Mar 2020
RESEARCH TYPE:
Psychology
PAIN TYPE:
Itch
2020 Mar 05
Clin Ther
Psychological stress and ensuing modulation of the immune and nervous systems can have a significant impact on itch. Stress can exacerbate itch and vice versa, resulting in a vicious cycle that can greatly impair a patient's quality of life. This review summarizes the association between stress and itch, elucidates the mechanism by which these two phenomena influence one another, and explores treatment modalities that aim to reduce stress-induced itch.