Impact of acute stress on itch sensation and scratching behaviour in patients with atopic dermatitis and healthy controls.

H Mochizuki Michael J Lavery Leigh A NattkemperC AlbornozR Valdes RodriguezC StullL WeaverJ HamsherK M SandersY H ChanG Yosipovitch

Published in: The British journal of dermatology (2018)

We speculate that psychological stress increases spontaneous scratching in patients with AD, which may enhance the vicious cycle of itching and scratching, resulting in aggravation of the skin eczema. These results provide new insights on the mechanism of acute stress-related exacerbation of itch in patients with AD.

Keyphrases

atopic dermatitis
liver failure
respiratory failure
stress induced
intensive care unit
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
acute respiratory distress syndrome
sleep quality
mechanical ventilation