ITCHY SKIN AFFECTS THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF MANY PATIENTS WITH KIDNEY DISEASE
The prevalence of moderate-to-extreme pruritus in patients with non-dialysis chronic kidney disease was 24% and was more likely in older patients, women, and in those with advanced kidney disease, among other health conditions.
More severe pruritus was associated with progressively poorer measures of quality of life and a higher likelihood of self-reported depression and restless sleep.