Affiliation:
1. Neurodermatology & Competence Center Pruritus, Department of Dermatology, University of Münster, Germany.
Abstract
Chronic pruritus, one of the main symptoms in dermatologic diseases, is often intractable and has a high impact on a patient´s quality of life. In addition to dermatologic disorders, chronic pruritus is associated with systemic and neurologic, as well as psychologic, diseases. Aging skin is considered to be more susceptible to pruritic disorders. Thus, owing to demographic changes, pruritus is becoming more prevalent. The elderly are often afflicted with comorbidities and polypharmacy, which can complicate diagnosis and therapy. In this review we present a rational work-up adapted to the special premises and needs of geriatric patients. This may facilitate the choice of suitable therapeutic regimens.
Subject
Geriatrics and Gerontology,General Medicine
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