Functional Itch Disorder or Psychogenic Pruritus: Suggested Diagnosis Criteria From the French Psychodermatology Group

Authors

  • Laurent Misery
  • Sophie Alexandre
  • Sabine Dutray
  • Myriam Chastaing
  • Sylvie G. Consoli
  • Hubert Audra
  • Domitille Bauer
  • Sylviane Bertolus
  • Valérie Callot
  • Fabienne Cardinaud
  • Eliane Corrin
  • Nathalie Feton-Danou
  • Robert Malet
  • Sylviane Touboul
  • Silla M. Consoli

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2340/00015555-0266

Keywords:

itch, pruritus, psychogenic, functional, somatoform.

Abstract

"Functional itch disorder or psychogenic pruritus is a poorly defined diagnosis. This paper sets out the proposed diagnostic criteria of the French Psychodermatology Group (FPDG). There are three compulsory criteria: localized or generalized pruritus sine materia, chronic pruritus (>6 weeks) and the absence of a somatic cause. Three additional criteria from the following seven items should also be present: a chronological relationship of pruritus with one or several life events that could have psychological repercussions; variations in intensity associated with stress; nocturnal variations; predominance during rest or inaction; associated psychological disorders; pruritus that could be improved by psychotropic drugs; and pruritus that could be improved by psychotherapies. ","PDF

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Published

2007-04-05

How to Cite

Misery, L., Alexandre, S., Dutray, S., Chastaing, M., Consoli, S. G., Audra, H., … Consoli, S. M. (2007). Functional Itch Disorder or Psychogenic Pruritus: Suggested Diagnosis Criteria From the French Psychodermatology Group. Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 87(4), 341–344. https://doi.org/10.2340/00015555-0266

Issue

Vol. 87 No. 4 (2007)

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