Pruritus in atopic dermatitis: a cross-sectional study of adult patients from a tertiary university hospital in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic pruritus is the defining symptom of atopic dermatitis (AD). Although AD is common in Latin America, there is little data regarding pruritus intensity, characteristics, and effects on quality of life in this population.

Objective

This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate pruritus in 91 patients with AD at a tertiary university hospital in São Paulo, Brazil. Patients aged 14‒65-years old were included in this study.

Methods

Patients completed the Itch Questionnaire, the ItchyQoL, and the POEM questionnaires and were asked to rate their itch severity using a 10-point peak pruritus Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). AD severity was assessed via the EASI and the vIGA-AD.

Results

The mean age was 29.68 ± 12.87years, and 56.0% of patients were White.

SUBMITTER: Soares GB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12346060 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature