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

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 chronic itch on quality of life, emphasizing its cognitive and emotional components. The guide serves as a resource to foster dialogue between patients and physicians, providing insights into understanding and managing persistent itch.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Living-Itch-Patients-Hopkins-Health/dp/1421412330?&linkCode=ll2&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=5bf6c3790b2668c79455b290e24301f1&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by Podcai Studio:https://www.podcaistudio.com/