Uremic Pruritus
Uremic pruritus is a bothersome itching sensation experienced among people with end-stage renal disease undergoing dialysis.
Uremic Pruritus falls under theSkin, Hair, & Nailscategory.The Examine Database covers Omega-3 Fatty Acids,Vitamin D, and 1 other interventions.
Last Updated:October 13, 2024
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In this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, the oral supplementation or topical application of vitamin D improved clinical and biochemical parameters in men and women with chronic pruritus (itching).
What was studied?
The effect of oral supplementation or topical application of vitamin D on itching severity, skin lesion area, and inflammatory biomarkers (tumor necrosis factor-alpha and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein) in the context of chronic pruritus (itching).
Who was studied?
A total of 1,085 men and women (average ages of 37–66) with chronic pruritus, including participants with psoriasis, chronic kidney disease, hives, or polymorphic light eruption.
How was it studied?
A meta-analysis of 9 randomized controlled trials was performed. Two trials each were conducted in the United States and Germany, and 1 trial each was conducted in Austria, Korea, New Zealand, India, and Egypt.
Vitamin D was applied topically as a cream/ointment/emulsion in 5 trials and taken orally in 4 trials. The comparator was a placebo in all of the trials. The intervention duration ranged from 1 week to 1 year.
What were the results?
Compared to a placebo, vitamin D reduced the itching severity to a moderate degree. In subgroup analyses based on the method of administration, the topical application of vitamin D reduced itching severity to a large degree, whereas the oral administration of vitamin D reduced itching severity to a moderate degree.
Moreover, vitamin D reduced (improved) the skin lesion area (large effect size) and the levels of the two inflammatory biomarkers (moderate effect sizes).
The risk of bias was low in 6 trials and high in 3 trials.
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What was studied?
The efficacy and safety of omega-3 fatty acids for treatment of uremic pruritus (severe itching) in adults with chronic kidney disease.
The primary outcome was pruritus severity, assessed using visual analog scales or other validated measurement tools. The secondary outcome was safety (adverse events).
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What was studied?
The effects of Anethum graveolens (dill) oil on uremic pruritus, an itching condition associated with kidney disease and hemodialysis.
This study assessed uremic pruritus severity using Duo’s Uremic Pruritus Severity Scale (DUPSS; scores range from 0 to 48; higher scores indicate a higher severity). Skin dryness was assessed using a grading scale (0: Absent; 1: Mild (only on legs); 2: Moderate (all of the extremities); and 3: Severe (generalized)). Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and pruritus-related quality of life (QoL) was assessed using the Itchy QoL questionnaire.
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Background
Some trials have suggested that supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids may be useful in the treatment of uremic pruritus (UP) — a bothersome itching sensation experienced by individuals with chronic kidney disease who are undergoing dialysis treatment.
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