Lifetime prevalence and associated factors of itch with skin conditions: atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and dry skin in individuals aged > 50 years.
Juliette F BollemeijerKang J ZhengAlexandra M van der MeerM Kamran IkramMaryam KavousiWillem Pieter BrouwerAnnemarie I LuikLayal ChakerYanning XuDavid Andrew GunnTamar E C NijstenLuba M PardoPublished in: Clinical and experimental dermatology (2024)
This study reveals a substantial one-third lifetime prevalence of itch with skin conditions in individuals aged > 50 years. Significant associations with diverse lifestyle, demographic, dermatological and, intriguingly, nondermatological factors, including renal impairment, imply additional contributors to induction or persistence of itch in individuals with skin conditions.