The Itch Spectrum: The Neurological and Immunological Basis of Itch and Dermatological Disorders

The Neurological and Immunological Basis of Itch and Dermatological Disorders covers the latest research on neurological itch signaling pathways from the skin to the brain. With a multidisciplinary approach, this book covers the mechanisms underlying the sensation of itch from the fields of neuroscience, immunology, genetics, and dermatology as they have intersected in the study of one somatosensory system. The purpose of this comprehensive reference is the summarize the revelatory discoveries in the field of itch and provide a comprehensive overview of what is known about this remarkable sensation and how various pathologies contribute to chronic pruritis.