Epidermolysis bullosa

As it has been mentioned in the prevention section, psychological interventions can be beneficial to treat chronical pruritus when it has already been established, as well as the stress management strategies (relaxation and/or meditation exercises) can complement the treatment. Some of the coping alternatives that have been useful in pain management might be extrapolated to itch management, like visualization, yoga, relaxation, hypnosis or cognitive-behavioural therapy. All the above-mentioned interventions should be thought of as treatment supplements, never as alternative measures.

Likewise, especially on minors, distraction can be a tool helping us manage the itch. In older patients, habit reversal training can be used as well as other specialized psychological techniques. It is essential to have the intervention of an expert person in psychology.