Prevalence of pruritus in psoriatic skin lesions and its relations to different variables
Keywords:
Pruritus, psoriasis, severity, PASIeAbstract
Objective To examine the prevalence of itching in psoriatic skin lesions and its relation with different variables. Methods A simple questionnaire and a verbal four point intensity scale were used. Severity of disease was calculated by using Psoriasis Area Severity Index (PASI). Results Six hundred and fourteen patients of psoriasis were examined in which majority were chronic plaque type. Pruritus was present in 79% of the patients, and was severe in 34%; moderate in 15% and mild in 29%. Conclusion Pruritus was common in chronic plaque psoriasis. It was more severe in more severe type of psoriasis and was more common in females in comparison to males. But there is no difference between pediatric and adult psoriasis.References
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