Itching

Leprosy Mailing List, May 1^st, 2009

 

Ref.:   Itching

From: Ryan T., Oxford, UK

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Dear Salvatore,

 

This has been an interesting series.  Please add that itching being subjective the only objective measurement is of scratching.  Psoriasis was once designated a non itching condition but this has changed since researchers have recognised the varied use of the term itching and the varied objective response.

 

If there is no sign of scratching it is probably "soreness" or some other "feeling".  If it is scratched it is certainly itchy.

 

Best regards,

 

Terence Ryan