Validation of Diagnosis Criteria of Functional Itch Disorder or Psychogenic Pruritus

Validation of diagnosis criteria of functional itch disorder or psychogenic pruritus.

Psychogenic fever, functional fever, or psychogenic hyperthermia?

Psychogenic fever reflects a phenomenon where core body temperature is high (up to 41°C) or low-grade high (37-38°C) during either acute or chronic stress. Underlying mechanisms are distinct from infection-induced fever and involve the central and sympathetic nervous systems. Psychogenic fever appears a complex psychological, physiological and endocrinological phenomenon.

etiology, significance, diagnosis and treatment of bruxiam

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Psychogenic Pain Disorder--Differential Diagnosis and Treatment.

Epidermolysis bullosa pruriginosa masquerading as psychogenic pruritus.

BACKGROUND Epidermolysis bullosa pruriginosa is a rare clinical subtype of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa characterized by intense pruritus, secondary scratching-induced lesions, and pronounced scarring. OBSERVATIONS We describe a patient with epidermolysis bullosa pruriginosa who was misdiagnosed as having psychogenic pruritus for several years. Except for nail (toenail) dystrophy, no feat...