[1875–80; anti- + pruritic]This word is first recorded in the period 1875–80. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Diaspora, cross-fertilization, fan-tan, pressure point, weekenderanti- is a prefix meaning “against,” “opposite of,” “antiparticle of,” used in the formationof compound words (anticline); used freely in combination with elements of any origin (antibody; antifreeze; antiknock; antilepton)
Examples of 'antipruritic' in a sentence
antipruritic
Mometazon furoat has clear anti inflammatory, antipruritic and anti exudative action.
T.S. Shaipov, L.P. Mazitova 2007, 'MOMETAZON FUROAT FOR ATOPIC DERMATITIS IN CHILDREN', Pediatričeskaâ Farmakologiâhttps://pf.spr-journal.ru/jour/article/view/724. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Its antipruritic effect was recently found, but no molecular mechanisms were revealed.
Yongwoo Jang, Wook-Joo Lee, Gyu-Sang Hong, Won-Sik Shim 2015, 'Red ginseng extract blocks histamine-dependent itch by inhibition of H1R/TRPV1 pathwayin sensory neurons', Journal of Ginseng Researchhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S122684531500007X. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Thus, products with additional antipruritic effects are needed.
Kilic A, Harder A, Reich H, Knie U, Masur C, Abels C 2018, 'Efficacy of hydrophilic or lipophilic emulsions containing Echinacea purpurea extractin treatment of different types of pruritus', Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatologyhttps://www.dovepress.com/efficacy-of-hydrophilic-or-lipophilic-emulsions-containing-echinacea-p-peer-reviewed-article-CCID. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
We investigated the anti-inflammatory and antipruritic properties of luteolin.
In Hwa Jeon, Hyeon Soo Kim, Hyun Ju Kang, Hyun-Seo Lee, Seung Il Jeong, Sang Jun Kim,Seon Il Jang 2014, 'Anti-Inflammatory and Antipruritic Effects of Luteolin from Perilla (P. frutescensL.) Leaves', Moleculeshttp://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/6/6941. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
However, factors associated with the antipruritic effects of acupuncture have yet to be clarified.
Seorim Min, Seorim Min, Koh-Woon Kim, Koh-Woon Kim, Won-Mo Jung, Won-Mo Jung, Min-JungLee, Yu-Kang Kim, Yu-Kang Kim, Younbyoung Chae, Younbyoung Chae, Hyangsook Lee, HyangsookLee, Hi-Joon Park, Hi-Joon Park 2019, 'Acupuncture for Histamine-Induced Itch: Association With Increased ParasympatheticTone and Connectivity of Putamen-Midcingulate Cortex', Frontiers in Neurosciencehttps://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fnins.2019.00215/full. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Further studies are needed to determine the mechanisms underlying antipruritic effects of omega-3.
Arian Pourmehdi Lahiji, Mojgan Mortazavi, Shahnaz Amani Tirani, Firouzeh Moeinzadeh,Ehsan Zarea Bidaki, Afsoon Emami Naini, Gita Faghihi, Arash Toghyani, Ziba Farajzadegan 2018, 'Omega-3 supplementation improves pruritus in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysispatients: A crossover randomized pilot clinical trial', Journal of Research in Pharmacy Practicehttp://www.jrpp.net/article.asp?issn=2319-9644;year=2018;volume=7;issue=4;spage=195;epage=199;aulast=Lahiji. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The antipruritic effects occurred early and at a greater magnitude than the effects on lesion attenuation.
Yan Li, Wei Xu, Linfeng Li, Ruina Zhang 2019, 'Antipruritic Effect of Qingpeng Ointment on the Localized Nonexudative Eczema', Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicinehttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/4961691. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Potential mechanisms underlying antipruritic effects will also be discussed and ongoing challenges and unmet needs will be addressed.
Parisa Gazerani 2018, 'Antipruritic Effects of Botulinum Neurotoxins', Toxinshttp://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/10/4/143. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Empirical antipruritic treatments usually fail to have a satisfactory outcome because of their limited selectivity and possible side effects.
Chun Wook Park, Hyun Ji Kim, Yong Won Choi, Bo Young Chung, So-Youn Woo, Dong-KeunSong, Hye One Kim 2017, 'TRPV3 Channel in Keratinocytes in Scars with Post-Burn Pruritus', International Journal of Molecular Scienceshttps://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/18/11/2425. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)