Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Coral Gallery 3 (Fiesta Americana)
Iris Ale, MD
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Allergy Unit and Department of Dermatology, University Hospital, Republic University of Uruguay, Montevideo, Uruguay
Learning Objectives:
Review the advances in the pathogenic mechanisms of chronic pruritus and their relevance for clinical management
Review the advances in the pathogenic mechanisms of chronic pruritus and their relevance for clinical management
Discuss the diagnostic workup in patients with chronic pruritus
Give guidance about the therapeutic management of chronic pruritus, including practical aspects, appraisal of the conventional treatments as well as the latest progresses in therapy
Propose an algorithmic approach to clinical management for the different types of chronic pruritus