Expert consensus on the diagnosis,treatment,and rehabilitation of pruritus in the elderly(2025 edition)
In recent years,research on pruritus in the elderly has progressed rapidly,deepening the understanding of this condition.In order to standardize the diagnosis,treatment and rehabilitation of pruritus in the elderly,experts from the Chinese Association Rehabilitation of Dermatology,and the Working Group on Geriatric Dermatology,Combination of Traditional and Western Medicine Dermatology organized relevant experts and formulated an expert consensus on the diagnosis,treatment,and rehabilitation of pruritus in the elderly(2025 edition)based on the latest Chinese and international research advancements,with a particular focus on evidence-based medicine.This consensus aims to provide recommendations to address clinical problems,alleviate or eliminate patients'symptoms and improve their quality of life.