Abstract
Itch is one the major symptoms of atopic dermatitis (AD). Itch-induced scratching exacerbates skin lesion. Nocturnal itch causes sleep disturbance which markedly reduces quality of life of patients and their guardians. However, development of new anti-pruritus agents still remains in slow pace. In this talk, I will summarize the effects of standard treatments on atopic itch. I will also mention about the emerging anti-pruritus therapies for AD published in the literature.Skin Research, Suppl. 23: 30-32, 2015
