Tag: Skin Disorders: Itchiness
Pain and Itch Highly Prevalent Months After Herpes Zoster
Pain linked to increased costs and has large impact on quality of life; itch has limited impact on QoL
Cowhage Provocation, Histamine Skin Testing ID Atopic Dermatitis
Longer itch persistence, diminished histamine-induced flare may support diagnosis
Guidelines Developed for Management of Atopic Dermatitis
Current treatment strategies include use of drug therapy, skin care, avoiding exacerbating factors
Clinical Scores Correlate Well in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
Clinical scores for sleep loss, pruritus correlate well with each other and with disease severity, QoL
Review: Link for Physical Activity, Atopic Dermatitis Unclear
Three studies identify positive association; three identify inverse association for exercise, AD
Topical Vitamin D May Ease CKD-Associated Pruritus
Significant improvement in skin dryness without major side effects
Clinical Rebounding Triad After Corticosteroid Discontinuation
Duration and frequency of topical corticosteroid use predicts rebounding triad