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Functional Itch Disorder or Psychogenic Pruritus: Suggested Diagnosis Criteria From the French Psychodermatology Group.
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Acta Dermato-Venereologica . 2007, Vol. 87 Issue 4, p341-344. 4p. 2 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- Functional itch disorder or psychogenic pruritus is a poorly defined diagnosis. This paper sets out the proposed diagnostic criteria of the French Psychodermatology Group (FPDG). There are three compulsory criteria: localized or generalized pruritus sine materia, chronic pruritus (>6 weeks) and the absence of a somatic cause. Three additional criteria from the following seven items should also be present: a chronological relationship of pruritus with one or several life events that could have psychological repercussions; variations in intensity associated with stress; nocturnal variations; predominance during rest or inaction; associated psychological disorders; pruritus that could be improved by psychotropic drugs; and pruritus that could be improved by psychotherapies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *ITCHING
*DIAGNOSIS
*PSYCHIATRIC drugs
*CLINICAL sociology
*PSYCHOTHERAPY
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00015555
- Volume :
- 87
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Acta Dermato-Venereologica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 26080516
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2340/00015555-0266