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Papers: 16 May 2020 - 22 May 2020


Human Studies

PAIN TYPE:
Itch


2020 May 21


Br J Dermatol

Average daily itch versus worst daily itch in chronic itch evaluation.

Authors

Fourzali KM, Golpanian S, Chan YH, Yosipovitch G
Br J Dermatol. 2020 May 21.
PMID: 32438472.

Abstract

Chronic itch can be a debilitating medical condition with clinical characteristics and impact akin to chronic pain. Itch severity is subjective and clinicians depend on patient reported numerical ratings scales (NRS); most commonly 24-hour worst itch (WI-NRS) has been validated including large scale studies. WI-NRS does not attempt to take into account itch duration or the variability that is often experienced throughout the day and night by chronic itch patients.