Novel agents for intractable itch
Lynde, C.B.; Kraft, J.N.; Lynde, C.W.
Skin Therapy Letter 13(1): 6-9
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 1201-5989 PMID: 18357364 Document Number: 623891
There exists a multitude of medical conditions that cause intractable itch, or pruritus. The successful management of this symptom depends explicitly on establishing the underlying cause. Studies have shown that drugs not traditionally used in the treatment of cutaneous disorders, such as opiate receptor antagonists, antidepressants, and antiepileptics, can provide symptomatic relief of intractable itch. These novel antipruritic agents will be explored in this review.