Table 2.
Pruritus worsening factors in neuropathic and non-neuropathic pruritus.
| Neuropathic pruritus n (%) | Non-neuropathic pruritus n (%) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep | 21 (40) | 23 (43) | 0.755 |
| Rest | 15 (28) | 19 (35) | 0.445 |
| Activity* | 16 (30) | 5 (9) | 0.006 |
| Stress* | 25 (47) | 37 (69) | 0.025 |
| Fatigue | 20 (38) | 27 (50) | 0.201 |
| Physical activity | 17 (32) | 14 (26) | 0.483 |
| Dry skin | 30 (57) | 39 (72) | 0.091 |
| Hot water | 23 (43) | 20 (37) | 0.502 |
| Cold water | 4 (8) | 6 (11) | 0.742 |
| Sweating | 22 (42) | 28 (52) | 0.284 |
| Cold ambient temperature | 5 (9) | 4 (7) | 0.742 |
| Hot ambient temperature | 26 (49) | 28 (52) | 0.772 |
| Some clothes | 31 (58) | 25 (46) | 0.207 |
| Friction | 32 (60) | 34 (63) | 0.783 |
*
p < 0.05.