Table I.
Scratch pleasurability ratings amongst different pruritic conditions
| Disease | Patients (total =459) n | Scratch pleasurability rating Mean ± SD | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atopic dermatitis | 96 | 2.5 ± 2.4 | 0.210 |
| Psoriasis | 32 | 2.7±2.8 | 0.281 |
| LSC | 14 | 3.4 ± 2.3 | 0.082 |
| Prurigo nodularis | 24 | 2.6 ± 2.2 | 0.426 |
| Contact dermatitis | 16 | 2.1 ± 3.0 | 0.989 |
| Urticaria | 24 | 1.9 ± 3.0 | 0.644 |
| UED | 10 | 1.1 ± 3.8 | 0.242 |
| Seborrheic dermatitis | 19 | 2.2 ± 2.4 | 0.971 |
| CPUO | 62 | 2.3 ± 2.7 | 0.543 |
| Notalgia paresthetica | 21 | 3.5 ± 1.8 | 0.026 |
| BRP | 38 | 1.2 ± 3.1 | 0.031 |
| Neuropathic itch of scalp or genitals | 18 | 2.1 ± 3.1 | 0.903 |
| Neuropathic itch not otherwise specified | 42 | 1.7 ± 3.4 | 0.261 |
| Systemic disease | 28 | 1.6 ± 2.9 | 0.343 |
| Psychogenic itch | 16 | 1.6 ± 3.2 | 0.464 |
LSC: lichen simplex chronicus: UED: urticarial eczematous dermatitis; CPUO: chronic pruritus of unknown origin; BRP: brachioradial pruritus; SD: standard deviation.