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Characteristics of Pruritus in Relation to Self-assessed Severity of Atopic Dermatitis.
- Source :
- Acta Dermato-Venereologica; Mar2019, Vol. 99 Issue 3, p279-283, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- The objective of this study was to explore characteristics of pruritus in atopic dermatitis (AD) in relation to the severity of AD. A web-questionnaire was used, which included the Patient-Oriented SCORing Atopic Dermatitis index, the 5-D itch scale and the Brest questionnaire. A total of 170 participants were included (86.5% women, mean age 30.9 years). Severity of AD was mild for 8.2% of patients, moderate for 38.2% and severe for 53.5%. Mean 5-D itch scale was 13.2. The mean intensity of pruritus was 5.8, and mean sleep loss was 4.7 (from 0 to 10). The participants frequently described burning (61.8%) and stinging (58.8%); these symptoms suggest a neuropathic component. Pruritus was worse in severe AD compared with moderate AD, exhibiting a higher impact on sleep and more associated symptoms. The majority of participants reported sleep disturbance as a result of pruritus. The characteristics of pruritus varied depending on the severity of AD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- ITCHING
ATOPIC dermatitis
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00015555
- Volume :
- 99
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Acta Dermato-Venereologica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 135134321
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2340/00015555-3053