Definition and classification of chronic prurigo: First expert consensus

Pruriginous conditions may have numerous different causes and manifest with a wide range of clinical presentations, ranging from papules to large plaques. Owing to these characteristics, a plethora of terms have been associated with prurigo without clear criteria, leading to confusion among clinicians, researchers and patients. To address this issue, specialists of the Task Force Pruritus of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology gathered with the aim of reaching a clear definition and classification for chronic prurigo.