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Cutaneous Neurophysiology
Key features ▪ Two subsets of pruritoceptive C neurons that respond to histamine versus cowhage and then activate distinct spinothalamic tract neurons ▪ Peripheral itch mediators include histamine, proteases, and interleukin-31, while central itch mediators include opioids, gastrin-releasing peptide, and…