Foreword, by Rachael Bronstein 1. Introduction to Itch 1.1 What Is Itch? 1.2 How Many People Itch? (Epidemiology) 1.3 Why Do I Itch? (Mechanisms) 1.4 Terminology in Dermatology (Definitions) 2. Understanding My Itch 2.1 Acute Itch 2.
1.1. Insect Bites 2.1.2 Uritcaria (Hives) 2.1.3 Acute Contact Dermatitis 2.2 Chronic Itch 2.
2.1 Xerosis (Dry Skin) 2.2.2 Inflammatory Skin Diseases Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) My Experience with Atopic Dermatitis, by Kyle Bruner Other Eczematous Dermatitis Psoriasis My Experience with Psoriasis, by Chip Newton Prurigo Nodularis My Experience with Prurigo Nodularis, by David Baker Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Lichen Planus Pityriasis Rosea Pityriasis Lichenoides Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma 2.2.3 Itch Associated with Autoimmune Disorders Bullous Skin Disorders Dermatomyositis Scleroderma Sjogrens Syndrome 2.2.4 Itch Associated with Infections Scabies Dermatophytosis Folliculitis HIV Tropical Itch 2.
2.5 Itch Associated with Systemic Disease Chronic Kidney Disease-Associated Pruritus Cholestatic Itch Pruritus Associated with Endocrine Disorders Pruritus Associated with Blood Disorders Drug Associated Pruritus 2.2.6 Neuropathic Itch Peripheral Neuropathic itch (PHN, BRP, NP) My Experience with Brachioradial Pruritus, by Denis Eirikis Central Neuropathic Itch (MS, Stroke) Phantom Itch 2.2.7 Pruritus in the Elderly 2.2.8 Chronic Pruritus of Undetermined Origin 2.
2.9 Pruritus in Pregnancy and Menopause 2.2.10 Other Causes of Itch 2.2.11 Itch Beyond the Skin 2.2.12 Itch and the Brain 2.
2.13 Itch from Head-to-Toe 3. Treating Your Itch 3.1 Treating Itch Without Medications 3.1.1 Moisturizers 3.1.2 Bathing 3.
1.3 Clothing 3.1.4 Stress 3.1.5 Stop Scratching! 3.2 Topical Treatments for Itch 3.2.
1 Cooling Agents 3.2.2 Topical Anesthetics 3.2.3 Topical Antihistamines 3.2.4 Topical Corticosteroids 3.2.
5 Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors 3.2.6 Topical PDE-4 Inhibitors 3.2.7 Topical JAK-STAT Inhibitors 3.2.8 Topical Cannabinoids 3.3 Systemic Treatments for Itch 3.
3.1 Antihistamines 3.3.2 Neuroactive Medications 3.3.3 Antidepressants 3.3.4 Opioid Stimulators and Blockers 3.
3.5 Substance P and NK-1 Inhibitors 3.3.6 Cannabinoids 3.3.7 Drugs that Work on the Immune System Oral Corticosteroids Biologics JAK/STAT Inhibitors Immunosuppressants Methotrexate Thalidomide 3.3.8 Phototherapy 3.
4 Complementary and Alternative treatments for Itch, by Peter Lio 3.4.1 Hydrogels and Bleach 3.4.2 Botanicals 3.4.3 Acupressure and Acupuncture 3.4.
4 Nutritional Supplements 3.4.5 Conclusion 3.5 Practical Nursing Tips, by Juan Gonzalez 3.6 Psychological Management of Itch, by Christina Schut Conclusion Resources Index.