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ReviewDermatologie (Heidelberg, Germany)2024

[Recommended diagnostics for pruritus affecting primary non-lesional skin].

M M Düll, A E Kremer

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2 authors.

M M DüllMedizinische Klinik 1, Gastroenterologie, Pneumologie, Endokrinologie, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Deutschland.
A E KremerMedizinische Klinik 1, Gastroenterologie, Pneumologie, Endokrinologie, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Deutschland. andreas.kremer@usz.ch.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundChronic pruritus affecting primary non-lesional skin (CPNL) manifests as a common symptom across a spectrum of diseases spanning various medical specialties. Given the diverse etiological factors involved, diagnosing the underlying condition poses a significant challenge.

objectivesTo provide a comprehensive overview of clinical, laboratory, and imaging diagnostics for CPNL. MATERIALS AND

methodsA thorough literature search on the diagnostics of chronic pruritus was conducted using PubMed with specific keywords "chronic pruritus AND non-lesional skin", "chronic itch AND non-lesional skin", "chronic pruritus AND diagnostics", "chronic itch AND diagnostics", "CKD-aP", "hepatic pruritus", "cholestatic pruritus", and "myeloproliferative neoplasms AND pruritus".

resultsA systematic diagnostic approach is recommended for patients with CPNL, guided by the prevalence of pruritus-associated diseases. Initial basic diagnostics facilitate a cost-effective and focused evaluation during the initial medical assessment. Information pertaining to underlying diseases can be further refined through specialized diagnostic procedures.

conclusionsCPNL often presents a diagnostic dilemma. Adopting a stepwise diagnostic strategy facilitates the identification of underlying etiologies, which is crucial for recognizing diseases and administering pruritus-specific pharmacotherapy.

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PruritusSkinChronic DiseaseDiagnosis, DifferentialHumansBasic diagnostic workupItchLiverMyeloproliferative neoplasmsStepwise diagnostic strategy

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