TABLE 1.

Interview guide questions about itchiness from atopic dermatitis

QUESTIONS
Please tell me more about the itchiness of the eczema.
What time of day is the eczema the most itchy or bothersome?
What helps when the itchiness is worst, what provides relief?
Who helps treat the eczema? How often do family members help apply creams/ointments?
How does itchiness affect your sleep? The sleep of your significant other?   How does it affect your bedroom relationship? Have you had to sleep in separate beds from your significant other?
How does itchiness affect your mood? The mood of your loved ones?
What other areas of your life are affected by eczema’s itchiness?