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Living with Itch: A Patient's Guide (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)

Book Shelter

Published
April 23, 2026
Duration
18:08
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Last updated
Jun 7, 2026

Discusses society, culture.

Summary

A comprehensive exploration of chronic itching from both medical and personal perspectives. The book, published by Johns Hopkins University Press, covers various forms of itch, including those associated with skin conditions like atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis, as well as systemic and neuropathic causes. It examines the mechanisms of itch transm…

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A comprehensive exploration of chronic itching from both medical and personal perspectives. The book, published by Johns Hopkins University Press, covers various forms of itch, including those associated with skin conditions like atopic dermatitis (eczema) and psoriasis, as well as systemic and neuropathic causes. It examines the mechanisms of itch transmission, discusses diverse treatment approaches, and includes poignant patient and parent perspectives to illuminate the significant impact of c

Themes

  • society
  • culture