ArticleClinics and practice2022
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice for Pruritus Management in Physicians and Patients with Diabetes.
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- Efficacy and safety of anrikefon in the treatment of diabetic hemodialysis patients with pruritus: a post hoc analysis.BMC nephrology · 2026Trial
- Dermatological manifestations and skin care practices associated with self-efficacy among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Qassim region, Saudi Arabia: a multicenter study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
Pruritus is a common dermatological condition observed in patients with diabetes, making it a dermatometabolic condition. Being multiaethiological, pruritis is caused by autoimmune, genetic, infectious and various systemic diseases. The present survey aimed to understand the knowledge, attitude and practice toward pruritus among Indian physicians and patients with diabetes presenting with pruritus. A telephonic, cross-sectional, qualitative survey was conducted among physicians and patients across five cities in India from July-August 2020. An open-ended discussion guide was used for the interview; the data were analyzed to check for common themes and trends. A majority of the consulting physicians (CPs) believed that uncontrolled diabetes is the main causal factor for pruritus in patients with diabetes and reported that currently there are no standard tests or treatment guidelines for its management. CPs emphasized proper monitoring and counseling to overcome current challenges. Patients reported a negative impact of pruritus on their daily activities and quality of life. The survey concluded that poor management of diabetes is one of the main causal factors for patients with diabetes presenting with pruritus in India. CPs emphasized controlling diabetes along with symptomatic treatment. For patients, pruritus has multifaceted effects on their health, overall well-being, and quality of life.
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