| Clinical characteristics of generalized idiopathic pruritus in patients from a tertiary referral center in Singapore. | |
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PMID: 17910707 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Generalized idiopathic pruritus is a rarely studied heterogeneous condition, where patients with non-inflamed, non-pathologic skin complain of widespread pruritus. METHODS: We had administered a detailed pruritus questionnaire, based on the short form of the McGill pain questionnaire, on 75 patients with this condition. RESULTS: All 75 patients recruited with generalized idiopathic pruritus completed the questionnaire. In 92% of the patients, pruritus appeared on a daily basis. Most patients experienced pruritus at night (56%) and in the evening (61%) and 69% had difficulty falling asleep. Pruritus mainly involved the legs (79%), arms (76%) and back (68%). Accompanying symptoms were heat sensation (17%) and pain (13%). 80% had been prescribed antihistamines, of whom 56% obtained short-term relief. The sensation of itch has been reported to be crawling (33%), tickling (20%), stinging (19%) and burning (19%). Patients also reported that the itch was unbearable (73%), bothersome (72%), annoying (67%) and worrisome (45%). The worst-state VAS scores were significantly higher in patients who reported agitation (P = 0.006), difficulty in concentration (P= 0.010) and anxiety (P= 0.033). CONCLUSION: This study describes the sensory and affective dimensions of generalized idiopathic pruritus, and this questionnaire has been found to be a useful tool for evaluating pruritus in this condition. |
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Authors:
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Anthony T-J Goon; Gil Yosipovitch; Yiong-Huak Chan; Chee-Leok Goh |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of dermatology Volume: 46 ISSN: 0011-9059 ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Dermatol. Publication Date: 2007 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-10-03 Completed Date: 2007-12-06 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0243704 Medline TA: Int J Dermatol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1023-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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National Skin Centre and National University of Singapore, Singapore. anthonygoon@nsc.gov.sg |
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Activities of Daily Living Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Antipruritics / therapeutic use Female Humans Male Middle Aged Paresthesia / epidemiology Pruritus / complications, epidemiology*, psychology, therapy Quality of Life* Questionnaires Severity of Illness Index Singapore / epidemiology |
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