Research progress on the assessment tool of itching degree in patients with atopic dermatitis
ZHANG Xiaofang
ZHANG Shihua
YUE Ya
ZHANG Xujie
Abstract：Atopic dermatitis is a common pruritus skin disease in dermatology.Pruritus significantly contributes to the occurrence and progression of this disease.Effective treatment of pruritus is essential for controlling atopic dermatitis,and accurate assessment of pruritus iscrucial for developing an effective itch management plan for patients.This paper reviews commonly used assessment tools for pruritus in atopic dermatitis patients both domestically and abroad,discussing their contents,characteristics,advantages,limitations and applications.The aim is to assist medical professionals in selecting appropriate assessment tools to improve the accuracy of pruritus symptoms evaluation in patients with atopic dermatitis.
Keywords：Atopic dermatitisItching degreeEvaluation toolsReview
Publication Date：2024-07-20
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 365-368 )