Itching is a complexity that challenges clear description, impacting the development of effective treatments. Historically, questionnaires like the McGill Pain Questionnaire and the Eppendorf Itch Questionnaire have aimed to quantify the intensity of itch through patient-reported language. Recent research emphasized the significance of culturally specific terms, such as Japan's 'muzumuzu' for 'creepy-crawly,' in understanding itch sensations. Recognizing the need for refined communication tools, the article advocates for exploring creative, crossmodal metaphors to improve patient descriptions and enhance therapeutic approaches.
In developing treatment for overpowering itches, language matters greatly. But among human bodily sensations, itches may be the hardest to describe.
Treating itches starts with the ability to communicate sensations in words. In the past decades, patients have benefited from the McGill Pain Questionnaire.
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