The characteristics and impact of pruritus in adult dermatologic patients: A prospective, cross-sectional study
Capsule summary: Pruritus is a frequent symptom of skin conditions, characterized by disease-specific localization patterns. Pruritus impairs daily functioning including quality of life, productivity, sex life, sleep, and is associated with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideations. Physicians should evaluate and reduce the intensity of pruritus as a therapeutic aim in chronic dermatoses.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Tomasz Hawro, Katarzyna Przyby łowicz, Max Spindler, Marlena Hawro PsyM, Michał Steć, Sabine Altrichter, Karsten Weller, Markus Magerl, Ulrich Reidel, Ezzat Alarbeed, Ola Alraboni, Marcus Maurer, Martin Metz Source Type: research
More News: Academies | Anxiety | Depression | Dermatology | Skin | Sleep Disorders | Sleep Medicine | Study | Suicide