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It requires a comprehensive assessment of the patient\u2019s medical history, extensive diagnostic procedures, and long treatment duration, including management of possible accompanying disorders such as sleep disturbances and mental distress. It is important to prioritize patient\u2019s needs when developing a therapeutic treatment plan. Standardized questionnaires and scales should be used to better analyze the patient history, quality of life, symptom intensity, and course of treatment. These can be distributed via digital platforms, allowing for more effective communication between the treating agents and gathering of large volumes of data in central databases. In today\u2019s health care system, it is essential for physicians with itch-related specializations and specialized itch centers to cooperate. It is thus crucial to focus efforts on the further development of specialized treatment centers and training courses for medical practitioners. There are, however, various regulatory and economic barriers to overcome in the modern health care system before patients with chronic pruritus can be offered the best possible care. 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