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Cheek Injection Model for Simultaneous Measurement of Pain and Itch-related Behaviors
Published on: September 27, 2019
Scabies Itch
Arnaud Jannic1, Charlotte Bernigaud1, Emilie Brenaut2
1Dermatology Department, AP-HP, Hôpital Henri Mondor, 51 avenue du Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny, 94010 Créteil, France; Research Group Dynamyc, Ecole nationale vé té rinaire d'Alfort, Maisons-Alfort, Université Paris-Est Créteil, EA7380, Créteil, France.
Abstract:
Itch is the cardinal symptom of scabies, present in more than 90% of the cases, generalized and intense, worsening at night, and often sparing the head. The primary complications of the itch in scabies are secondary bacterial infections and psychosocial issues leading to impairment on life quality. Currently, there are no specific data analyzing mechanisms of the itch in scabies, but the latest progress made in the understanding of host-mite interactions may help to improve understanding. Management of itch in scabies consists primarily of the treatment of the mite infestation, but sometimes the itching sensation may persist after adequate therapy.
