Significance of chronic pruritus for intrapersonal burden and interpersonal experiences of stigmatization and sexuality in patients with psoriasis.
Rachel SommerMatthias AugustinCaroline HilbringS StänderM HuboH J HuttCatharina C Braren-von StülpnagelNeuza da SilvaPublished in: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV (2021)
Pruritus induces significant burden in patients with psoriasis. Along with disease severity, intrapersonal burden has a great impact on social and dyadic relationships. Treatment choices that are effective in reducing pruritus should be prioritized in patient-centred healthcare.