Chronic Pruritus: Bedside to Bench Perspectives

The session on chronic pruritus at the AAD meeting commenced with opening remarks from Dr. Ethan Lerner, who noted the significance of the topic and the advancements in awareness surrounding itch disorders. Lerner introduced the session's agenda, highlighting various presentations from experts in the field. Brian Kim was set to discuss the physiology of itch, while Emily Cole would address methods for measuring itch. Steve Shoe would delve into the use of wearable sensors for monitoring, and Jeanette Murawski aimed to shed light on vulvar itch, an often overlooked issue. The session also planned to explore the itch associated with cancer therapies, particularly concerning immunotherapies and their adverse effects, including rash and itch. This discussion would touch on current research into the roles of regulatory and memory T cells in these processes. Lastly, Gil Josephovich would summarize future directions in the field. Lerner expressed excitement regarding the collective knowledge and developments that were being shared, marking a pivotal moment for the study of chronic itch.