Itch intensity in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis versus atopic dermatitis: A meta-analysis

To the Editor: Atopic dermatitis is commonly referred to as the "itch that rashes,"1 whereas plaque psoriasis has not traditionally been viewed as a pruritic dermatosis. More recently, the role of pruritus in psoriasis has emerged as an important symptom affecting quality of life, and clinical trials for psoriasis have begun using itch scores more consistently as an outcome measure.2,3 To date, there have been no studies directly comparing itch intensity in atopic dermatitis and plaque psoriasis.

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