# When relief is out of reach: living with chronic itch

## TL;DR

This paper presents a case of a man with chronic itch caused by systemic mastocytosis affecting the skin.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in highlighting the lived experience of chronic itch in systemic mastocytosis.

## Key findings

- Chronic itch was a persistent issue in a patient with systemic mastocytosis.
- The patient's condition involved both systemic and cutaneous manifestations.
- Relief from the chronic itch was difficult to achieve.

## Abstract

A case of a gentleman living with chronic itch in the setting of systemic mastocytosis with cutaneous involvement.