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Itch is a common problem in the care of scleroderma patients. It is associated with considerable disability, affecting sleep, well-being, and exacerbating depressive moods. A practical approach from a dermatologist’s perspective will be presented, with special focus on differential diagnosis and appropriate stepwise management.
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Hunzelmann, N., Moinzadeh, P., Krieg, T. (2021). Itch. In: Matucci-Cerinic, M., Denton, C.P. (eds) Practical Management of Systemic Sclerosis in Clinical Practice. In Clinical Practice. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-53736-4_5
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