Complementary integrative approach for treating pruritus

F. Pfab; P. C. Schalock; V. Napadow; G. I. Athanasiadis; G. Yosipovitch; J. Ring

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Complementary integrative approach for treating pruritus

F. Pfab, P. C. Schalock, V. Napadow, G. I. Athanasiadis, G. Yosipovitch, J. Ring

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Abstract

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a conservative and increasingly popular approach to treat pruritus for both patients and medical providers. CAM includes natural products, mind-body medicine, and manipulative and body-based practices. In this overview, we summarize current evidence, possible mechanisms and clinical approaches for treating pruritus with CAM techniques. We focus on pruritus associated with atopic dermatitis, herpes zoster, chronic urticaria, burns, and postoperative contexts where the evidence for CAM approaches is promising.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	149-156
Number of pages	8
Journal	Dermatologic Therapy
Volume	26
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/dth.12031
State	Published - Mar 2013

Keywords

acupuncture
alternative
complementary
itch
pruritus

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