Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/itchy-skin/symptoms-causes/syc-20355006
Description: WebJan 17, 2024 · Overview. Itchy skin is an irritating sensation that makes you want to scratch. It's also called pruritus (proo-RIE-tus). Itchy skin is often caused by dry skin and is common in older adults, as skin tends to become drier with age.
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Link: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/pruritus-therapies-for-generalized-pruritus
Description: WebJan 20, 2022 · Generalized pruritus can be defined as pruritus that is widespread and not limited to a specific body area. Generalized pruritus can occur in association with multiple conditions, such as dermatologic disorders, liver or kidney dysfunction, malignancy, systemic rheumatic disease, infections, or drug reactions.
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Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/11879-pruritus
Description: WebJun 21, 2022 · Some of the most common types of pruritus include: Brachioradial pruritus: Itching of the upper arm caused by nerve damage. Nocturnal pruritus: Itching that occurs at night with several possible causes that include a reaction to your body’s natural functions, a reaction to a medication or contacting a skin irritant.
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Link: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2022/0100/p55.html
Description: WebPruritus is the sensation of itching; it can be caused by dermatologic and systemic conditions. An exposure history may reveal symptom triggers. A thorough skin examination, including...
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Link: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/pruritus-etiology-and-patient-evaluation
Description: WebMay 27, 2022 · Pruritus (itch) is a common symptom, rather than a specific disease entity, that occurs in a diverse range of skin diseases ( table 1 ). Pruritus may also appear as a prominent feature of extracutaneous disorders, such as systemic, neurologic, and psychiatric diseases ( table 2 ).
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Link: https://www.osmosis.org/answers/pruritus
Description: WebDec 17, 2020 · If itching persists past six weeks, it is known as chronic pruritus. Pruritus can either be localized to one part of the body or more generalized to several areas. It is often a sign of certain skin conditions, other systemic diseases, or may simply be the result of an irritant in contact with skin.
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Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5729138/
Description: WebThe dominant causes of generalized itch are xerosis and eczema. Most patients will improve with nonpharmacologic therapy including frequent moisturization. If this avenue fails, further investigations are warranted to help guide subsequent treatment with any of the many cause-specific topical and systemic approaches available. Conclusion.
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Link: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1098029-overview
Description: WebMar 21, 2023 · Generalized pruritus may be classified into the following categories on the basis of the underlying causative disease: renal pruritus, cholestatic pruritus, hematologic pruritus, endocrine...
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Link: https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/skin-conditions-pruritus
Description: WebJul 23, 2023 · Causes of Itching. WebMD explains the link between pruritus, or itchiness, and other medical conditions.
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Link: https://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/dermatology/pruritus-itch/
Description: WebPruritus or itch is defined as an unpleasant sensation of the skin that provokes the urge to scratch. It is a characteristic feature of many skin diseases and an unusual sign of some systemic diseases. 1, 2 Pruritus may be localized or generalized and can occur as an acute or chronic condition.
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