Publications by authors named "P M J H Kemperman"

Article Synopsis
  • Pruritus, or itchiness, is commonly experienced by dialysis patients and linked to lower quality of life and sleep issues, but the reasons behind it and effective treatments are still not well understood.
  • A study of 1,438 new dialysis patients showed that around 50.5% to 56.6% experienced pruritus within the first year, with 35% having persistent itching and only a small percentage receiving treatment; emollients even worsened the severity.
  • Overall, pruritus negatively impacted both physical and mental health-related quality of life, indicating a significant need for better awareness and development of treatment options for affected patients.
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This case describes a 58-year-old woman who presented to the dermatology outpatient clinic with progressive skin lesions on the hands. Physical examination showed erythematosquamous plaques. The diagnosis zoonotic dermatomycosis was made based on fungal cultures, which showed a Trichophyton erinacei.

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Morgellons disease (MD) is a rare and contentious health condition characterized by dermatological symptoms including slow-healing skin lesions 'attributed' to fibres emerging from or under the skin. Patients also report sensations of crawling, biting and infestation with inanimate objects. This review examines the aetiology, patient characteristics, epidemiology, historical context, correlation with Lyme disease, role of internet, impact on quality of life and treatment approaches for MD.

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The main manifestation of scabies infection is intense itching. This itch is experienced by nearly every individual affected by the infestation and may persist even after successful treatment of scabies. In certain cases, this post-scabies itch can persist for several weeks to months.

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