Clinical Characteristics of Pruritus in Systemic Sclerosis Vary According to the Autoimmune Subtype

• Main Authors: Greta Gourier (Author), Chloé Théréné (Author), Margaux Mazeas (Author), Claire Abasq-Thomas (Author), Emilie Brenaut (Author), Flavien Huet (Author), Haitham Sonbol (Author), Elize Campillo (Author), Julie Lemerle (Author), Elisabeth Pasquier (Author), Emmanuelle Le Moigne (Author), Alain Saraux (Author), Valérie Devauchelle-Pensec (Author), Laurent Misery (Author), Yves Renaudineau (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Medical Journals Sweden, 2018-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Pruritus is a frequent symptom in systemic sclerosis (SSc), with a prevalence of 40-65%, but its pathophysiology is poorly understood. This study investigated the immunological component of pruritus. Fifty-six patients with SSc responded to a standardized questionnaire regarding both SSc disease and...