[Medical apps-possibilities for pruritus].

ABSTRACT:

Background

Apps have become part of our daily lives. Apps for pruritus could also play a role in the management of symptoms.

Aim

The aim of this article is to review existing apps for pruritus. In addition, we will discuss whether these apps have been validated and how and which offers might still be lacking.

Materials and methods

The two largest app stores as well as PubMed and Google were searched for apps regarding pruritus. Relevant medical apps were documented and categorized with respect to their functions. PubMed was searched to identify validation studies.

Results

In total 21 apps for pruritus were identified. Of those 12 explicitly focused on pruritus, while 8 included pruritus as a symptom of an underlying disease (especially eczema and urticaria). Th

SUBMITTER: Schuster B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7216863 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature