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Itch Pathophysiology

Itch Pathophysiology is a theoretical framework that elucidates the biological mechanisms and neural pathways underlying the sensation of itch, particularly in the context of parasitic infestations, distinguishing it from other pruritic etiologies through its emphasis on host-parasite interactions and associated immunological responses.

320

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21.4K

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1.6K

Authors

490

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2017–2026

141

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Publications

320

Sensory Neurons Co-opt Classical Immune Signaling Pathways to Mediate Chronic Itch

Landon K. Oetjen, Madison R. Mack, Jing Feng et al. · Cell · 2017 · 1.1K citations · Full text

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Flare and Itch Induced by Substance P in Human Skin

Ö Hägermark, Tomas Hökfelt, Bengt Pernow · Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1978 · 463 citations

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TRPV1-expressing primary afferents generate behavioral responses to pruritogens via multiple mechanisms

Noritaka Imamachi, Goon Ho Park, Hyosang Lee et al. · Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · 2009 · 443 citations · Full text

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Behavioral differentiation between itch and pain in mouse

Steven G. Shimada, Robert H. LaMotte · Pain · 2008 · 384 citations · Full text

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Substances Producing Pain and Itch

The Medical Journal of Australia · 1965 · 383 citations

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Authors

1.6K

  1. GY
    Gil Yosipovitch

    University of Miami, United States

    22 publications · 1.3K citations

    17

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  2. TA
    Tasuku Akiyama

    University of California, Davis, United States

    14 publications · 926 citations

    14

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  3. YK
    Yasushi Kuraishi

    University of Toyama, Japan

    13 publications · 459 citations

    12

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  4. MI
    Mirela Iodi Carstens

    University of California, Davis, United States

    11 publications · 697 citations

    11

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  5. TA
    Tsugunobu Andoh

    University of Toyama, Japan

    11 publications · 343 citations

    11

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Institutions

490

  1. Washington University in St. Louis

    St Louis, United States

    19 h-index

    167 publications

    40.6K citations

  2. University of Miami

    Coral Gables, United States

    16 h-index

    60 publications

    4.1K citations

  3. University of California, Davis

    Davis, United States

    16 h-index

    53 publications

    3.7K citations

  4. Johns Hopkins University

    Baltimore, United States

    14 h-index

    43 publications

    5K citations

  5. Harvard University

    Cambridge, United States

    13 h-index

    45 publications

    4.5K citations

  6. Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Baltimore, United States

    12 h-index

    35 publications

    4.1K citations

  7. University of Toyama

    Toyama, Japan

    10 h-index

    35 publications

    1.1K citations

  8. Temple University

    Philadelphia, United States

    10 h-index

    26 publications

    2.4K citations

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Venues

  1. Acta Dermato Venereologica

    26 publications · 1K citations

    18

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  2. Pain

    18 publications · 1.6K citations

    16

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  3. Journal of Neuroscience

    12 publications · 1.4K citations

    12

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  4. Journal of Investigative Dermatology

    JID · 13 publications · 1.4K citations

    12

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  5. Experimental Dermatology

    10 publications · 315 citations

    10

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