[libribook.com] Traumatic Scar Tissue Management 1st Edition

treatment strategies are difficult to establish. Patel and Yosipovitch (2010) cite
that there is no universally accepted treatment protocol for pruritus and
management is to be tailored based on an individualistic approach.
Recent findings suggest that itching associated with inflammatory dermatosis
can be reduced by antihistamines (Cheng et al. 2011). However, antihistamines
are not effective for all presentations of pruritus associated with hypertrophic
scars in post-burn patients. Opioid receptors in skin – when activated – can also
provoke itching (Cheng et al. 2011).
Persistent or frequently intense bouts of pruritus can impact quality of life as
disturbances in sleep, concentration and social interactions can occur
(Yosipovitch et al. 2000, 2002a, 2002b).