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Elsevier Pruritus An Issue of Dermatologic Clinics 1st Edition by Yosipovitch, Gil
This issue of Dermatologic Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Gil Yosipovitch, is devoted to Pruritus (Itch). Articles in this issue include: Pathophysiology of Chronic Itch; Work-up of Chronic Itchy Patient; Management of Prurigo Nodularis; Chronic Pruritus in the Geriatric Population; Diagnosis and Management of Neuropathic Itch; Female Genital Itch; End Stage Renal Disease Chronic Itch and its Management; Management of Chronic Hepatic Itch; Pruritus in Scabies; Pruritus Associated with Targeted Cancer Therapies and Their Management; Pruritus in Lymphoma and its Management; Pruritus in Pregnancy and its Management; Pruritus in Connective Tissue Disorders; Immunomodulating Agents as Anti Pruritics; Psychogenic Pruritus and its Management; and Drugs on the Horizon for Chronic Itch. Foreword: Let's Get the Train Back on the Tracks Preface: Muscle Overactivity in the Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome: Assessment and Problem Solving for Difficult Cases Muscle Overactivity in the Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome: Pathophysiology Meaningful Assessment in Patients with Acquired Brain Injuries Special Considerations in Assessing and Treating Spasticity in Spinal Cord Injury Special Considerations in Pediatric Assessment Special Considerations and Assessment in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Muscle Overactivity in the Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome: Conceptualizing a Treatment Plan and Establishing Meaningful Goals Pharmacologic Treatment Tools: Systemic Medications and Toxins, Opportunities, and Pitfalls Neurolysis: A Brief Review for a Fading Art Muscle Overactivity in the Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome: Assessment and Problem Solving for Complex Cases: The Role of Physical and Occupational Therapy Intrathecal Therapies The Neuro-Orthopedic Approach Upper Extremity Problem-Solving: Challenging Cases Lower Extremity Problem-Solving: Challenging Cases Emerging Therapies for Spastic Movement Disorders