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Purpose: To study the etiology and the epigenetic pathways leading to and regulating chronic itch. Similarly, to examine the mechanisms underlying skin changes, including epigenetic alterations while also testing the efficacy of opioid antagonists in atopic dermatitis. In this study, the investigators aim to examine chronic sensory disorder mechanisms related to chronic itch.
To study the etiology and the epigenetic pathways leading to and regulating chronic itch. Similarly, to examine the mechanisms underlying skin changes, including epigenetic alterations while also testing the efficacy of medications, especially topical intervention. In this study, the investigators aim to examine chronic sensory disorder mechanisms related to chronic itch.
This is a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover trial, to test the hypothesis that RDD1609 is effective in treating idiopathic pruritus ani.
This study will look at melatonin vs. first generation antihistamine vs. placebo in improving nighttime itching in children with atopic dermatitis.
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of three doses of orvepitant, taken once a day, in the treatment of pruritus associated with atopic dermatitis.
Mycosis Fungoides (MF) is a rare malignancy in the United States. It is the most common form of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). Sézary syndrome (SS) is the most severe and leukemic form of CTCL. Pruritus, or itch, is defined as an unpleasant sensation that elicits the desire to scratch. Severe itch is a manifestation of all forms of MF, especially those with patch/plaque and folliculotropic variants, as well as in Sezary patients. While severe itch causes great suffering for patients, the pathogenesis of itch in MF and Sezary syndrome is complex and not well understood. It is thought that various chemical mediators are produced by the malignant cells to cause itch. Vorinostat, an FDA approved therapy for the treatment of MF, has also been reported to relieve pruritis. The goal of the study is to evaluate how vorinostat affects different chemicals in the skin that have been known to cause itch. This is a single center, non-randomized study designed to obtain and test blood and skin tissue samples take at various time-points over 6 months in patients who are prescribed vorinostat per standard of care treatment. Samples from pruritic and non-pruritic skin and blood of MF and Sezary patients will be evaluated for the presence of chemicals thought to be important in the cause of itch in these diseases. This evaluation will include immunohistochemistry, RT-PCR, and ELISA assays. The results from this study may help define how vorinostat decreases itch in patients with MF and Sezary Syndrome.
Vulvar contact dermatitis (VCD) is a common problem presenting as vulvar pruritus, burning or irritation. Its estimated prevalence is 20-30% in vulvar clinics, but the prevalence in the general population is unknown. Contact dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin resulting from an external agent that acts as an irritant or as an allergen. The skin reaction may be acute, subacute or chronic, resulting from prolonged exposure to weak irritating substances. The most common form of VCD is irritant contact dermatitis, and it usually presents as vulvar itch. The causes that contribute to VCD are increased sensitivity of the vulvar skin to irritants compared to other body parts, decrease in the skin barrier function due to exposure to sweat, urine and vaginal discharge and constant friction of the vulvar area. In menopausal women, lack of estrogen contributes to tissue atrophy and thinning, and may increase the effect of irritants on the vulvar skin. One of the most common irritating substances that cause VCD is urine. The phenomenon of urine-induced VCD is known as" diaper rash" in babies, and it was also described in bedridden patients using diapers constantly. Women with urine incontinence (UI), a problem that its prevalence in women increases with aging, may use constantly panty liners or pads to prevent urine leakage. The urine is being absorbed in the pad, and the vulvar skin is continually exposed to urine. This can cause VCD, similar to diaper rash. The prevalence of this phenomenon in the general population is unknown. The patients complain of itch, burning or irritation of the vulvar skin, and on exam erythema, edema and irritated skin are found. As most patients do not connect between UI to their vulvar disorder, and as most care-givers do not ask routinely about UI, the vulvar symptoms are mistakenly attributed to yeast infection or other factors. As the cause to the vulvar complaints is not recognized, patients do not receive proper treatment that requires primary management of UI. The aim of the study is to evaluate the prevalence of VCD in women with UI and to recognize risk factors for UI induced VCD.
Children with healing burns often suffer from pruritus that may continue for many months. Pruritus can be very distressing to the child and can interfere with sleep, activities of daily living, and rehabilitation therapy. Additionally, constant scratching of skin grafts may result in damage that requires further surgery, thus putting the patient at additional risk and adding to health care costs. Although the size of the burn injury is a risk factor for pruritus, almost 50% of patients with small burn injuries reported moderate or severe pruritus.