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Herman C, Pompeu DR, Campos D, Larondelle Y, Rogez H, Baeten V. Monitoring of the oxidation of the oil from sacha inchi ( Plukenetia volubilis) seeds supplemented with extracts from tara ( Caesalpinia spinosa) pods using conventional and MIR techniques. GRASAS Y ACEITES 2020. [DOI: 10.3989/gya.0228191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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This work focuses on the characterization of the oxidation of the oil from sacha inchi seeds (Plukenetia volubilis) under accelerated conditions at 60 ºC for 15 days. Five samples were monitored: three supplemented with 200 ppm of non-hydrolyzed or partially hydrolyzed (for 4 and 9 hours) extracts from tara (Caesalpinia spinosa) pods, one without antioxidant and one with 200 ppm of BHT. Several conventional techniques (induction time, peroxide value, conjugated dienoic acid, p-anisidine value, total unsaturated fatty acids and α-linolenic acid contents) and the MIR spectroscopy coupled with chemometric tools were used and compared. The results revealed that whatever the antioxidant added, the oil from sacha inchi is fairly stable over time. The results also pointed out that extracts from tara pods, mainly those partially hydrolyzed, were more efficient than BHT against oil oxidation for up to 7 days. Finally, this paper shows that MIR spectroscopy presents an interesting alternative technique for the monitoring of the oxidation of the oil from sacha inchi.
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Hashimoto T, Yosipovitch G. Itchy body: Topographical difference of itch and scratching and C Nerve fibres. Exp Dermatol 2019; 28:1385-1389. [DOI: 10.1111/exd.14054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2019] [Revised: 10/24/2019] [Accepted: 11/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Takashi Hashimoto
- Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery and Miami Itch Center Miller School of Medicine University of Miami Miami FL USA
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- Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery and Miami Itch Center Miller School of Medicine University of Miami Miami FL USA
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Huet F, Misery L. Sensitive skin is a neuropathic disorder. Exp Dermatol 2019; 28:1470-1473. [DOI: 10.1111/exd.13991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2019] [Revised: 06/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Flavien Huet
- University of Brest LIEN Brest France
- Department of Dermatology University Hospital of Brest Brest France
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- University of Brest LIEN Brest France
- Department of Dermatology University Hospital of Brest Brest France
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Huet F, Dion A, Batardière A, Nedelec A, Le Caër F, Bourgeois P, Brenaut E, Misery L. Sensitive skin can be small fibre neuropathy: results from a case-control quantitative sensory testing study. Br J Dermatol 2018; 179:1157-1162. [DOI: 10.1111/bjd.17082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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- F. Huet
- Department of Dermatology; University Hospital; 29609 Brest France
- Laboratory on Interactions Neurons-Keratinocytes (LINK); University of Western Brittany; Brest France
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- INSERM CIC 1412; University Hospital of Brest; Brest France
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- Department of Dermatology; University Hospital; 29609 Brest France
- Laboratory on Interactions Neurons-Keratinocytes (LINK); University of Western Brittany; Brest France
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- Department of Dermatology; University Hospital; 29609 Brest France
- Laboratory on Interactions Neurons-Keratinocytes (LINK); University of Western Brittany; Brest France
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Topography of itch: evidence of distinct coding for pruriception in the trigeminal nerve. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 2:e2. [PMID: 29862321 PMCID: PMC5965300 DOI: 10.1097/itx.0000000000000002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2016] [Accepted: 09/22/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Introduction Little is known about the topographical distribution of pruriception (in particular for nonhistaminergic itch), although conditions with chronic itch frequently occur in distinct anatomic and often bilateral patterns. This study aimed to investigate regional differences in the sensitivity to itch stimuli by assessing the intensity of itch, pain, and cutaneous neurogenic flare evoked by histamine and cowhage in different anatomic regions in 20 healthy volunteers. Methods Itch was induced by 1% histamine applied with a prick lancet or by insertion of 25±5 cowhage spicules in 4 regions: volar/dorsal forearm, lower back, and chin. The duration and intensity of itch and pain following each pruritic stimulus were measured by a continuous visual analogue scale (VAS0-100). Sensitivity to touch-evoked itch was assessed by von Frey filaments and cutaneous flare was quantified by full-field laser perfusion imaging. Results Peak itch intensity was lower at the chin (19.4±3.6) compared with other areas (mean of 3 locations; 41.3±4.4), independently of whether histamine or cowhage was applied (P<0.01). Baseline sensitivity to touch-evoked itch was higher on the chin (P<0.01), but here hyperknesis did not develop in contrast to other areas (P<0.05). Cutaneous flare was more intense but had a smaller dispersion at the chin, compared with other areas (P<0.01). Discussion In conclusion, sensitivity to histaminergic and non-histaminergic itch diverges considerably between body regions. Lower density of pruriceptive CMH and CMI-neurons or distinct neuronal substrates for itch in the mandibular part of the trigeminal area may explain the observed reduced itch and vasomotor responses.
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Stumpf A, Burgmer M, Schneider G, Heuft G, Schmelz M, Phan NQ, Ständer S, Pfleiderer B. Sex differences in itch perception and modulation by distraction--an FMRI pilot study in healthy volunteers. PLoS One 2013; 8:e79123. [PMID: 24260163 PMCID: PMC3832610 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0079123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2013] [Accepted: 09/18/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Even though itch is a common syndrome of many diseases there is only little knowledge about sex and gender differences in pruritus, especially in central itch perception and modulation. To our knowledge, this is the first fMRI study examining sex differences in perception and its modulation by distraction. METHODS Experimental itch was induced by application of histamine (0.1 mM) via microdialysis fibers twice at the left forearm and twice at the left lower leg in 33 healthy volunteers (17 females, 16 males). The brain activation patterns were assessed by fMRI during itch without and with distraction (Stroop task). Between the various conditions, subjects were asked to rate itch intensity, desire to scratch and pain intensity. In a second experiment in 10 of the 33 volunteers histamine was replaced by saline solution to serve as control for the 'Stroop' condition. RESULTS Women generally presented higher itch intensities compared to men during itch over the course of the experiment. A more specific analysis revealed higher itch intensities and desire to scratch in women during experimental induced itch that can be reduced by distraction at the lower legs when itch is followed by 'Stroop'. In contrast, men depicted significant reduction of 'itch' by 'Stroop' at the forearms. Women depicted higher brain activation of structures responsible for integration of sensory, affective information and motor integration/planning during 'itch' and 'Stroop' condition when compared to men. No sex differences were seen in the saline control condition. CONCLUSION Women and men exhibited localisation dependent differences in their itch perception with women presenting higher itch intensities and desire to scratch. Our findings parallel clinical observations of women reporting higher itch intensities depending on itch localisation and suffering more from itch as compared to men.
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- Astrid Stumpf
- Department of Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive care Medicine, Karl Feuerstein Professorship, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- Competence Center Chronic Pruritus, Department of Dermatology, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Competence Center Chronic Pruritus, Department of Dermatology, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Radiology, University of Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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Ständer S, Stumpf A, Osada N, Wilp S, Chatzigeorgakidis E, Pfleiderer B. Gender differences in chronic pruritus: women present different morbidity, more scratch lesions and higher burden. Br J Dermatol 2013; 168:1273-80. [DOI: 10.1111/bjd.12267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/31/2013] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- S. Ständer
- Competence Centre Chronic Pruritus; Department of Dermatology; University Hospital of Münster; Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1; D-48149; Münster; Germany
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- Department of Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy; University Hospital of Münster; Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1; D-48149; Münster; Germany
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- Department of Medical Informatics and Biomathematics; University Hospital of Münster; Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1; D-48149; Münster; Germany
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- Department of Clinical Radiology; University Hospital of Münster; Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1; D-48149; Münster; Germany
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- Competence Centre Chronic Pruritus; Department of Dermatology; University Hospital of Münster; Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1; D-48149; Münster; Germany
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- Department of Clinical Radiology; University Hospital of Münster; Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1; D-48149; Münster; Germany
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Weisshaar E, Kallen U, Weiß M. "The itching hand"- important differential diagnoses and treatment. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2012; 11:31-42. [PMID: 23176572 DOI: 10.1111/j.1610-0387.2012.08002.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Skin diseases affecting the hands receive particular individual attention and constitute a considerable emotional burden. Many dermatoses also present with itching of the hands. Itch is often underestimated when it occurs in a comparably limited body area such as the hands. The high occupational significance of the hands in many professions must, nevertheless, be stressed. One of the most frequent diagnoses in itching of the hands is eczema. In the differential diagnosis, less common diseases such as neurological and systemic diseases and adverse drug reactions must also be taken into consideration. Itching of the hands can also be accompanied by other sensations, such as burning, stinging and pain. A thorough history regarding sensations and dysesthesias already allows for a diagnostic classification of the disease in some cases. Itching of the hands requires a careful and thorough diagnostic approach. This forms the basis of a specific and successful therapy which may be adapted stepwise, depending on the underlying cause, and also may require, in addition to causal therapy, symptomatic antipruritic therapy. Therapy should follow the current guidelines for chronic pruritus and hand eczema. This article reviews over the differential diagnosis and therapy of "itching hands".
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- Elke Weisshaar
- Department of Clinical Social Medicine, Occupational and Environmental Dermatology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Germany.
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Madsen C, Johnsen B, Fuglsang-Frederiksen A, Jensen T, Finnerup N. The effect of nerve compression and capsaicin on contact heat-evoked potentials related to Aδ- and C-fibers. Neuroscience 2012; 223:92-101. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2012.07.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2012] [Revised: 07/17/2012] [Accepted: 07/19/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Bin Saif G, Alajroush A, McMichael A, Kwatra S, Chan YH, McGlone F, Yosipovitch G. Aberrant C nerve fibre function of the healthy scalp. Br J Dermatol 2012; 167:485-9. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2012.11070.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Spradley JM, Davoodi A, Gee LB, Carstens MI, Carstens E. Differences in peripheral endocannabinoid modulation of scratching behavior in facial vs. spinally-innervated skin. Neuropharmacology 2012; 63:743-9. [PMID: 22683515 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2012.05.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2012] [Revised: 05/09/2012] [Accepted: 05/14/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Cannabinoids suppress nocifensive behaviors in rodents. We presently investigated peripheral endocannabinoid modulation of itch- and pain-related behaviors elicited from facial vs. spinally-innervated skin of rats. Intradermal (id) injection of the pruritogen serotonin (5-HT) elicited significantly more hindlimb scratch bouts, and longer cumulative time scratching, when injected in the rostral back compared to the cheek. Pretreatment of skin with inhibitors of degrading enzymes for the endocannabinoids anandamide (URB597) or 2-arachidonoylglycerol (JZL184) significantly reduced scratching elicited by 5-HT in the rostral back. These effects were prevented by co-treatment with antagonists of the CB₁ (AM251) or CB₂ receptor (AM630), implicating both receptor subtypes in endocannabinoid suppression of scratching in spinally-innervated skin. Conversely, pretreatment with either enzyme inhibitor, or with AM630 alone, increased the number of scratch bouts elicited by id 5-HT injection in the cheek. Moreover, pretreatment with JZL184 also significantly increased pain-related forelimb wipes directed to the cheek following id injection of the algogen, allyl isothiocyanate (AITC; mustard oil). Thus, peripheral endocannabinoids have opposite effects on itch-related scratching behaviors in trigeminally- vs. spinally-innervated skin. These results suggest that increasing peripheral endocannabinoid levels represents a promising therapeutic approach to treat itch arising from the lower body, but caution that such treatment may not relieve, and may even exacerbate, itch and pain arising from trigeminally-innervated skin of the face or scalp.
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- Jessica Marie Spradley
- Department of Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior, University of California, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616-8519, USA
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Scalp pruritus is a common complaint that is considered a diagnostically and therapeutically challenging situation. Scalp skin has a unique neural structure that contains densely innervated hair follicles and dermal vasculature. In spite of the recent advances in our understanding of itch pathophysiology, scalp itching has not been studied as yet. In this review, we summarize the current knowledge on the neurobiology of scalp and hair follicles as well as itch mediators and provide a putative mechanism for scalp itch with special emphasis on neuroanatomy and pathophysiology.
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- Ghada A Bin Saif
- Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Bin Saif GA, Papoiu ADP, Banari L, McGlone F, Kwatra SG, Chan YH, Yosipovitch G. The pleasurability of scratching an itch: a psychophysical and topographical assessment. Br J Dermatol 2012; 166:981-5. [PMID: 22242789 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2012.10826.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Scratching an itch is perceived as being pleasurable. However, an analysis of topographical variations in itch intensity, the effectiveness of scratching to provide itch relief and the associated pleasurability has not been performed at different body sites. OBJECTIVES To examine the role of scratching pleasurability in providing itch relief by investigating whether itch intensity is perceived differently at three different sites and to assess a potential correlation between the pleasurability and itch attenuation induced by scratching. METHODS Itch was induced on the forearm, ankle and back using cowhage spicules in 18 healthy subjects. These sites were subsequently scratched by an investigator with a cytology brush immediately following itch induction. The intensity of itch with and without scratching at these sites and the pleasurability of scratching were recorded by taking visual analogue scale ratings at 30-s intervals. RESULTS Mean itch intensity and scratching pleasurability ratings at the ankle and back were significantly higher than on the forearm. For the forearm and ankle, the greater the itch while scratching, the higher was the pleasurability. A higher baseline itch was linked to a higher itch reduction secondary to scratching in all tested areas. Pleasurability paralleled the curve of itch reduction for the back and forearm; however, scratching pleasurability at the ankle remained elevated and only slightly decreased while itch was diminishing. CONCLUSIONS There are topographical differences in itch intensity, the effectiveness of scratching in relieving itch and the associated pleasurability. Experimental itch induced by cowhage was more intensely perceived at the ankle, while scratching attenuated itch most effectively on the back.
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- G A Bin Saif
- Department of Dermatology Neurobiology & Anatomy, and Regenerative Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA
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