Find relief from chronic itch in this comprehensive guide. We have all experienced itch, whether from insect bites or dry skin, but millions of people worldwide have chronic or even intractable itch. Just like chronic pain, chronic itch interferes with a person’s ability to function—and even affects quality of life. Living with Itch offers relief, drawing on the authors’ vast knowledge of itch, the suffering it causes, and available treatments. Itch researchers and clinicians Drs. Gil Yosipovitch and Shawn G. Kwatra explain the cascade of physiological events that causes us to experience itch. They describe the many skin diseases, from atopic dermatitis (eczema) to psoriasis, and conditions like chronic kidney disease, lymphoma, HIV, and neuropathies that cause itch. Living with Itch provides information on preventing itch as well as topical and systemic ways to treat it. Patient and parent narratives illustrate how people cope with itch and how, with medical and social support, itch can be managed.
Chronic itch can interfere with a person's ability to function, and can even affect quality of life. The authors explain the cascade of physiological events that causes us to experience itch. They describe the many skin diseases and conditions that cause itch, and provide information on preventing, treating, and coping with your condition.
Make real-time therapeutic decisions with confidence with this concise, authoritative guide to dermatologic conditions Fitzpatrick's Therapeutics is a valuable bedside tool to assist clinicians in the treatment of dermatological conditions. It's the perfect companion to the larger Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, Ninth Edition. Concise yet comprehensive, Fitzpatrick's Therapeutics provides comprehensive treatment options in tabular format for the range of dermatologic conditions. You'll find practical information for clinical practice, including dosing regimens, adverse effects, monitoring, and level of evidence based on the American Academy of Dermatology guidelines with annotated references. • Companion dermatologic treatment guide to Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, Ninth Edition • Convenient tabular format for quick reference • Annotated references • Concise summaries of treatment options with information on treatment modifications and monitoring • Content will be updated on AccessDermatologyDxRx as new FDA-approved drugs become available
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