Psychopathology Associated with Chronic Pruritus: A Systematic Review
There are no previous studies of the psychopathology associated with different aetiologies of chronic pruritus. A systematic review was performed of cohort and case-control studies comparing healthy controls with patients with chronic pruritus related to
Bárbara R. Ferreira, Laurent Misery
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Consensus on the Clinical Approach to Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis in Spain: A Delphi Survey [PDF]
Background. The purpose of this study was to gather information on the current assessment and management of patients with moderate-to-severe AD in routine daily practice. Methods.
Armario Hita, José Carlos+9 more
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Effectiveness of a 10-day melarsoprol schedule for the treatment of late-stage human African trypanosomiasis: confirmation from a multinational study (IMPAMEL II). [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Treatment of late-stage human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) with melarsoprol can be improved by shortening the regimen. A previous trial demonstrated the safety and efficacy of a 10-day treatment schedule.
Asumu, P+10 more
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Brachioradial pruritus (BRP) and notalgia paraesthetica (NP) represent 2 of the most common neuropathic itch syndromes. A total of 58 consecutive patients presenting at the Center for Chronic Pruritus, University Hospital Münster, were analysed with ...
Manuel P. Pereira+5 more
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Introduction Chronic pruritus (CP) is a symptom of dermatologic, neurologic, systemic and psychosomatic diseases. CP has a prevalence of ~20% in the general population and is therefore a significant burden on society, but the transition from acute ...
Sonja Ständer+8 more
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A retrospective study of biochemical parameters and outcomes of obstetric cholestasis: with and without pruritus [PDF]
Objectives: The objective was to study the differences in the biochemical parameters and outcomes of obstetric cholestasis with and without pruritus.
Nidhi Garg, Veena Ganju Malla
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The role of ondansetron in the management of cholestatic or uremic pruritis - a systematic review [PDF]
Pruritus associated with hepatic or renal failure can be a troublesome symptom, refractory to treatment, associated with significant physical and emotional distress, and reduction in quality of life for patients already burdened with chronic disease ...
Clark, Katherine+4 more
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Tofacitinib is an oral Janus kinase inhibitor. This post-hoc analysis aimed to investigate the psychometric properties of the Itch Severity Item (ISI), a numeric rating scale from 0 (no itching) to 10 (worst possible itching) for pruritus in psoriasis ...
Sonja Ständer+7 more
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EFEKTIVITAS GEL LIDAH BUAYA SEBAGAI BAHAN ALTERNATIF TINDAKAN KEPERAWATAN PADA XEROSIS DAN PRURITUS PENDERITA GAGAL GINJAL KRONIK (DI RSUD KOTA SEMARANG) [PDF]
Penatalaksanaan pasien Gagal Ginjal Kronik (GGK) yaitu pengobatan segera terhadap infeksi untuk mencegah infeksi sampai ke ginjal karena pasien mengalami penurunan imunitas. Pasien GGK hampir semua memiliki gangguan dermatologis, diantaranya xerosis dan
Ficker, Annette+3 more
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Chronic Itch Affects Patients’ Ability to Experience Pleasure: Anhedonia in Itchy Disorders
Anhedonia, the reduced ability to experience pleasure, is a prevalent symptom in various psychiatric disorders, but has not been investigated in dermatological conditions, particularly those characterized by chronic itch.
Aleksandra Stefaniak+4 more
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