Department of Dermatology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, #222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06591, Republic of Korea.
Int J Mol Sci. 2024 May 9;25(10):5164. doi: 10.3390/ijms25105164.
Chronic pruritus that lasts for over 6 weeks can present in various forms, like papules, nodules, and plaque types, with prurigo nodularis (PN) being the most prevalent. The pathogenesis of PN involves the dysregulation of immune cell-neural circuits and is associated with peripheral neuropathies, possibly due to chronic scratching. PN is a persistent and challenging condition, involving complex interactions among the skin, immune system, and nervous system. Lesional skin in PN exhibits the infiltration of diverse immune cells like T cells, eosinophils, macrophages, and mast cells, leading to the release of inflammatory cytokines and itch-inducing substances. Activated sensory nerve fibers aggravate pruritus by releasing neurotransmitters, perpetuating a vicious cycle of itching and scratching. Traditional treatments often fail, but recent advancements in understanding the inflammatory and itch transmission mechanisms of PN have paved the way for innovative therapeutic approaches, which are explored in this review.
慢性瘙痒持续超过 6 周可呈现多种形式,如丘疹、结节和斑块样,其中结节性痒疹(PN)最为常见。PN 的发病机制涉及免疫细胞-神经回路的失调,与周围神经病变有关,可能是由于慢性搔抓。PN 是一种持续存在且具有挑战性的疾病,涉及皮肤、免疫系统和神经系统之间的复杂相互作用。PN 皮损中存在多种免疫细胞浸润,如 T 细胞、嗜酸性粒细胞、巨噬细胞和肥大细胞,导致炎症细胞因子和引起瘙痒的物质释放。激活的感觉神经纤维通过释放神经递质加重瘙痒,从而形成瘙痒和搔抓的恶性循环。传统治疗往往无效,但对 PN 的炎症和瘙痒传递机制的深入理解为创新性治疗方法铺平了道路,本综述对此进行了探讨。