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Journals / Türk Dermatoloji Dergisi / 2019 / Cilt: 13 - Sayı: 2

Depression in Patients with Functional Itch Disorder

Melike KİBAR ÖZTÜRK
Semaniye KARABACAK
Pages
21–26
Publication Date
2022-11-06
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The presence of FIDdiagnostic criteria in a patient should prompt dermatologists for a psychiatry consultation.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: Patients with pruritus sine materia (PSM) are often misdiagnosed as idiopathic pruritus (pruritus of unknown origin) whenthe cause of pruritus is not found.
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Key Findings & Data:Materials and Methods: A total of 117 patients with FID who were diagnosed as idiopathic pruritus or PSM in their previousassessments and 117 controls took part in the research.
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Conclusion & Impact:The presence of FIDdiagnostic criteria in a patient should prompt dermatologists for a psychiatry consultation.
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Objective: Patients with pruritus sine materia (PSM) are often misdiagnosed as idiopathic pruritus (pruritus of unknown origin) whenthe cause of pruritus is not found. Some of these patients may be diagnosed with functional itch disorder (FID) which is also known aspsychogenic pruritus (pruritus of psychological origin). Since antidepressants can be used in the treatment of psychogenic pruritus, thedifferentiation of FID from idiopathic pruritus is important. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of depression in patientswith FID. Materials and Methods: A total of 117 patients with FID who were diagnosed as idiopathic pruritus or PSM in their previousassessments and 117 controls took part in the research. The psychiatric assessment for depression was conducted using the Beck DepressionInventory (BDI) and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM‑5) major depression criteria. The studyemployed a descriptive and cross‑sectional method. Results: Forty‑four patients with FID (37.6%) had major depression (DSM‑5) and74 patients with FID (63.2%) had clinically significant depression (BDI). The frequency of depression among FID patients was significantlyhigher than controls. Conclusions: Our findings highlight the importance of diagnosing FID in patients with PSM. The presence of FIDdiagnostic criteria in a patient should prompt dermatologists for a psychiatry consultation.

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ÖZTÜRK, M. K., KARABACAK, S. (2022). Depression in Patients with Functional Itch Disorder. Türk Dermatoloji Dergisi, Cilt: 13 - Sayı: 2, 21–26. https://ajindex.com/articles/621539

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