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[Chronic prurigo]
Manuel P Pereira1,2, Martin Metz3,4
1Institut für Allergieforschung, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Hindenburgdamm 27, 12203, Berlin, Deutschland. manuel.pereira@charite.de.
Abstract:
Chronic prurigo is a very debilitating skin condition characterized by the development of multiple pruriginous nodules, papules or plaques due to a prolonged scratching behavior as a result of chronic itch. Patients often experience anxiety, depression or sleep impairment leading to a substantial decrease in quality of life. Due to the complex pathophysiology and diversity in clinical presentation, managing chronic prurigo remains a challenge. Disease-specific guidelines provide appropriate diagnostic measures and recommend a step-wise therapeutic approach. With the increase of pharmaceutical interest in chronic prurigo, several innovative therapies including monoclonal antibodies and small molecules are currently being investigated for chronic prurigo. This continuing medical education (CME) article provides an overview on various aspects of chronic prurigo, especially on epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic and therapeutic approach, and innovate therapeutic options.
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