assessment of severity and burden of pruritus

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Abstract
Chronic pruritus is a complex multifactorial symptom associated with many different diseases that represents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for physicians. In order to better manage chronic pruritus, a detailed medical history, individualized diagnostic procedures and treatment approaches are necessary. Treatment should not only take itch into consideration, but also scratching-induced skin lesions and accompanying disorders such as anxiety, depression and insomnia. Various standardized questionnaires and scales have been developed to assist in the characterization and assessment of these parameters. Monodimensional scales (e.g. the visual analogue scale) represent a simple method for assessing pruritus intensity and are frequently used; however, they can easily be confounded and may indicate the level of satisfaction regarding the medical care provided rather than the itch course. The Dynamic Pruritus Score and Itch-Free Days questionnaire enable a closer assessment of patient responses to treatment. Because chronic pruritus has the potential to greatly impact the quality of life, it is important that physicians recognize it as a major issue. The Dermatology Quality of Life Index is an instrument that is used in a variety of dermatological conditions, but may be unsuitable for measuring pruritus of extracutaneous origin. The ItchyQol is a tool designed specifically for those suffering from pruritus. Additional tools, such as the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, take psychiatric comorbidities into consideration. Recommendations from European (EADV-based Task Force Pruritus) and international (International Forum for the Study of Itch) expert groups focusing on assessment instruments for chronic pruritus are also provided in this article.
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Authors ;Manuel Pedro Pereira;Sonja Ständer
Journal current drug discovery technologies
Year 2017
DOI
10.1016/j.alit.2016.08.009
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http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1323893016301289
Keywords
allergy

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