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  • Digital health
  • Medical informatics
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Mobile applications are increasingly integrated into daily life.
  • Apps targeting pruritus (itching) may offer potential benefits for symptom management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing mobile applications for pruritus.
  • To assess the validation status and identify gaps in current pruritus app offerings.

Main Methods:

  • Searched major app stores and databases (PubMed, Google) for pruritus-related apps.
  • Categorized identified apps based on their functionalities.
  • Searched PubMed for studies validating these medical apps.

Main Results:

  • Identified 21 pruritus-related apps; 12 focused specifically on pruritus, 8 addressed pruritus as a symptom of other conditions (e.g., eczema, urticaria).
  • App categories included medical history, clinical trial assessment, nocturnal pruritus assessment, and general information.
  • Only three apps with an explicit focus on pruritus underwent scientific validation.

Conclusions:

  • A variety of pruritus apps exist, with most targeting physicians and researchers.
  • Patient-centered apps often focus on pruritus as a symptom of underlying diseases.
  • Technological advancements, including apps and wearables, hold promise for future pruritus management.