Case Series: New, Effective, Treatment Choice for Post-Burn Pruritus
Chinaroonchai K, MD1, Muangman P, MD1
Affiliation : 1 Division of Trauma Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Background : Pruritus following major burns affects the functional and psychological qualities of life of severe-injury survivors.
The treatment for refractory cases is limited, with only fair outcomes.
Objective : This case series evaluated a new choice of treatment for post-burn pruritus cases.
Materials and Methods: Severe, post-burn, pruritus cases at the Burns Unit of Siriraj Hospital were enrolled. A glycerin-based,
highly concentrated, collagen lotion was applied in combination with an oral, anti-itching medication to treat severe, post-burn
pruritus. Visual analog scale scores for itching, modified Vancouver Scar Scale scores, and the quality of life of all cases were compared
pre- and post-treatment.
Results : Five severe, post-burn, pruritus cases participated in this study. After treatment, the subjects’ visual analog scores for
itching, total itching hours, and quality of life improved.
Conclusion : A glycerin-based, highly concentrated, collagen lotion can improve the skin moisture balance, scar appearance, pruritus-
symptom severity, and quality of life of severe post-burn pruritus cases.
Keywords : Post burn pruritus, Burn scar pruritus, Collagen lotion, Post burn pruritus treatment
