More than a symptom: itch as an independent clinical contributor in atopic dermatitis: a global-scale study on 15 223 patients
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This international study of 15 223 patients with atopic dermatitis across 27 countries reveals that severe pruritus significantly impairs quality of life, affecting daily activities, professional careers and social relationships. Using validated tools like the ABS-A, SoL and PUSH-D, it underscores pruritus as a key independent factor in disease burden, highlighting the urgent need for its systematic evaluation and targeted management in clinical practice.
Source: British Journal of Dermatology
DOI: 10.1093/bjd/ljag142
Authors: Jonathan I Silverberg, Roni Dodiuk-Gad, Roberto Takaoka, Jerry Tan, Chaoying Gu, Thomas Luger, Bruno Halioua, Flavia Pretti Aslanian, Cita Rosita Sigit Prakoeswa, Ann’Laure Demessant Flavigny, Caroline Le Floc’h, Nabil Kerrouche, Stéphanie Merhand, Wendy Smith Begolka, África Luca de Tena Smith, Shulamit Burstein, Therdpong Tempark, Abraham Getachew, Delphine Kerob, Charles Taieb, Charbel Skayem, Alexander Stratigos, Martin Steinhoff, Julien Seneschal, Laurent Misery
Institution: George Washington University
Language: English
Subfield: Dermatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $4,920
Funder: Universidade Tiradentes
OpenAlex ID: W7154024680
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