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Lifetime prevalence and associated factors of itch with skin conditions: Atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and dry skin in individuals aged over 50.

Juliette F BollemeijerKang J ZhengAlexandra M van der MeerM Kamran IkramMaryam KavousiWillem Pieter BrouwerAnnemarie I LuikLayal ChakerYanning XuDavid Andrew GunnTamar E C NijstenLuba M Pardo
Published in: Clinical and experimental dermatology (2024)
This study reveals a substantial one-third lifetime prevalence of itch with skin conditions in individuals aged over 50. Significant associations with diverse lifestyle, demographic, dermatological and, intriguingly, non-dermatological factors including renal impairment, imply additional contributors to itch induction or persistence in individuals with skin conditions.
Keyphrases
  • atopic dermatitis
  • soft tissue
  • wound healing
  • risk factors
  • metabolic syndrome
  • cardiovascular disease
  • physical activity
  • weight loss