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Association Between Pruritus and Fibromyalgia: Results of a Population-Based, Cross-Sectional Study

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Conclusion

Our findings indicate an association between fibromyalgia and pruritus as well as associated pruritic skin disorders. Given the convoluted and largely undiscovered mechanisms underlying fibromyalgia, managing patients with this condition may present substantial challenges.53 The data presented here support the implementation of a multidisciplinary treatment approach for patients with fibromyalgia. This approach should focus on managing fibromyalgia pain as well as addressing its concurrent skin-related conditions. It is advisable to consider treatments such as antiepileptics (eg, pregabalin, gabapentin) that specifically target neuropathic disorders in affected patients. These treatments may hold promise for alleviating fibromyalgia-related pain54 and mitigating its related cutaneous comorbidities, especially pruritus.

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