Itch in dermatomyositis: the role of increased skin interleukin-31.

CONCLUSION: Increased skin IL-31 may play a role in DM-associated itch, and ongoing trials will evaluate the effects of systemic treatment on IL-31 and itch in DM. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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Source: The British Journal of Dermatology - March 1, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Kim HJ, Bonciani D, Zeidi M, Pena SM, Tiao J, Sahu S, Werth VP Tags: Br J Dermatol Source Type: research