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Antipruritic Effect of Nalbuphine, a Kappa Opioid Receptor Agonist, in Mice: A Pan Antipruritic [PDF]

Molecules, 2021
Antipruritic effects of kappa opioid receptor (KOR) agonists have been shown in rodent models of acute and chronic scratching (itchlike behavior). Three KOR agonists, nalfurafine, difelikefalin, and nalbuphine, are in clinical studies for antipruritic effects in chronic itch of systemic and skin diseases.
Inan, Saadet, Dun, Nae, Cowan, Alan
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The Antipruritic Effect of Phototherapy [PDF]

Frontiers in Medicine, 2018
Phototherapy is widely used to treat inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Repeated suberythemogenic doses of UV-light reduce inflammation in these diseases and ultimately may lead to a complete disappearance of cutaneous symptoms for weeks or months.
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Antipruritic Action of Thalidomide

Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 2000
The effect of thalidomide on itch was studied in 11 patients with chronic pruritus from psoriasis, eczema, nodular prurigo, senile pruritus and primary biliary cirrhosis. Itch, assessed subjectively by the patients on a 10 cm line and measured objectively as nocturnal scratch movement, was decreased by thalidomide 200 mg on the 2 nights it was given ...
Martina Daly B, Shuster S
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Discussion on the Antipruritic Mechanism of Qiwei Antipruritic Based on Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Technology

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2023
To explore the mechanism of Qiwei antipruritic by using network pharmacology and molecular docking technology.The components and related targets of Qiwei antipruritic were screened by using the traditional Chinese medicine system pharmacology database (TCMSP and symmap databases).
Wang,Luoxi, Deng,Tinghan, Liu,Ying, Cheng,Hongbin   +3 more
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Antipruritic Effects of Botulinum Neurotoxins [PDF]

Toxins, 2018
This review explores current evidence to demonstrate that botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs) exert antipruritic effects. Both experimental and clinical conditions in which botulinum neurotoxins have been applied for pruritus relief will be presented and significant findings will be highlighted.
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Antipruritic Effect [PDF]

, 2020
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Immunomodulating Agents as Antipruritics

Dermatologic Clinics, 2018
Chronic pruritus, or itch lasting greater than 6 weeks, is an increasingly common and debilitating medical problem. Recent studies have unveiled previously unrecognized neuroimmune axes whereby inflammatory cytokines act directly on the nervous system to promote itch.
Ilana S. Rosman, Brian Kim, Zachary Nahmias   +2 more
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A Study of the Antipruritic Effects of Topical Steroids

A M A Archives of Dermatology, 1958
The question as to whether the topically applied steroids are antipruritic has not been settled. The general impression based on clinical use is that the steroids are effective antipruritics. A poll 1 of 100 dermatologists chose hydrocortisone and fluorohydrocortisone ointments and lotions as their most effective local antipruritic agents. On the other
Lawrence Frank
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Newer Developments in Oral Antipruritics

Medical Clinics of North America, 1964
A H, GOULD, E R, NEARY
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Antihistamines and their role as antipruritics

Dermatologic Therapy, 2005
Michael D Tharp
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