Abstract
The effect of topical aspirin and its model vehicle dichloromethane on itch experimentally induced with histamine was studied in 16 subjects, using a visual analogue scale and computerized thermal sensory analyzer (TSA). Following histamine injection aspirin, but not its vehicle, significantly reduced itch duration (p = 0.001) and decreased itch magnitude as measured with a visual analogue scale (p < 0.04). Histamine injection caused elevation of warmth sensation threshold (p = 10-8) but did not affect cold and heat pain thresholds. Aspirin and vehicle application did not affect thermal and pain thresholds during histamine-induced itch. The current data suggest that topical application of aspirin may be beneficial for the treatment of histamine-mediated itch. Its therapeutic role in the management of clinical itch remains to be determined.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 46-48 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Acta dermato-venereologica |
Volume | 77 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - Feb 20 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- thermal sensory analyzer
- visual analogue scale
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology