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  • Dermatology
  • Virtual Reality

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  • Previous studies demonstrated color's effect on itch.
  • Investigating immersive virtual reality (VR) for color-induced itch modulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the antipruritic effect of subjective "antipruritic" colors via immersive VR.
  • To determine if psychometric values correlate with itch reduction response.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional interventional study with 22 patients.
  • 10-minute exposure to subjective "antipruritic color" in a virtual room using VR.
  • Itch intensity (NRS) and psychometric questionnaires (DLQI, I-RQOL, HADS) were assessed.

Main Results:

  • Significant reduction in itch intensity after 10-minute color exposure (median NRS 4.5 to 3.0, p=0.001).
  • No significant correlation found between itch reduction and psychometric questionnaire scores.

Conclusions:

  • Immersive VR color exposure is a promising, non-pharmacological antipruritic method.
  • The antipruritic effect appears independent of patient psychometric values.