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Pruritus

Research from Y. Panahi et al broadens understanding of pruritus

Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, July 6th, 2008

" Sulfur mustard, a chemical warfare agent, has various verified chronic effects on the skin. One of the foremost negative impacts of this agent is chronic pruritus, which plagues chemically injured veterans for life and can downgrade their quality of life," scientists in Iran report.

" To assess the association between the quality of life and pruritus severity in chemically injured veterans. One hundred and twenty-five consecutive chemically injured veterans suffering from pruritus were assessed via the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and pruritus score. Pruritus scores less than 15, between 16 and 30, and more than 30 were considered as mild, moderate, and...

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