Burden of itch in epidermolysis bullosa. (22nd June 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Snauwaert, J.J.L.; Yuen, W.Y.; Jonkman, M.F.; Moons, P.; Naulaers, G.; Morren, M.A.
• Is Part Of: British journal of dermatology. Volume 171:Number 1(2014:Jul.)
• Page Start: 73
• Page End: 78
• Publication Date: 2014-06-22
• Subjects: Dermatology -- Periodicals; Skin -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.5
• DOI: 10.1111/bjd.12885
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-0963

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="en" id="bjd12885-abs-0002"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p> <bold>What's already known about this topic?</bold> </p> <p> <list id="bjd12885-list-0001" list-type="bullet"> <list-item> <p>In a prior study, itch was the most troublesome problem in children with epidermolysis bullosa (EB), and even more important than pain and integration problems.</p> </list-item> </list> </p> <p> <bold>What does this study add?</bold> </p> <p> <list id="bjd12885-list-0002" list-type="bullet"> <list-item> <p>In this study the extent and characteristics of itch were measured in the three major EB subtypes.</p> </list-item> <list-item> <p>We compared itch in EB and atopic dermatitis.</p> </list-item> </list> </p> </abstract>