Acupressure in Pruritus for Atopic Dermatitis
| Status: | Archived |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Allergy, Psoriasis, Dermatology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Dermatology / Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 7/1/2011 |
| Start Date: | February 2010 |
| End Date: | December 2010 |
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Acupressure in Relieving Pruritus Related to Atopic Dermatitis
The purpose of this study is to see if acupressure will be effective at reducing itch in
people with atopic dermatitis.
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is recognized as a major and common problem worldwide. In the United
States, AD and related eczematous symptoms affect 17% of the population; 1 in 10 individuals
report having experienced symptoms causing quality of life (QoL) distress, including
itching/scratching, red/inflamed rash, excessive dryness/scaling, and/or symptoms lasting ≥
14 days. Two-thirds of these subjects noted at least moderate to severe symptoms, with itch
being the most disturbing.Effective treatment of AD and of pruritus are interconnected.
Treating AD will decrease the stimulus for the itch, whereas treating pruritus will decrease
the feedback cycle brought on when a patient scratches the skin continually. Effective
medications for AD and related symptoms include topical corticosteroids and calcineurin
inhibitors. Oftentimes, these remedies are insufficient at treating the itch component of
the disease. There is demand for alternative, complementary treatments for AD-related
pruritus.
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