Primary Aquagenic Pruritus Successfully Treated by β-Alanine: A Case Report
This study adds to the body of evidence supporting a role for β-alanine as an efficient and safe treatment option in patients with aquagenic pruritus. Furthermore, it includes a discussion of the pharmacodynamics of β-alanine and provides an insight into the pathophysiology of aquagenic pruritus.
Authors
- Jesper Elberling (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8925-4722)
- Farzad Alinaghi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1527-4242)
Institutions
- Gentofte Hospital (DK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Case Reports in Dermatology
- Published
- 2025-06-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000545842
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.00