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What is pruritus? ... Pruritus is an itch or a sensation that makes a person want to scratch. Pruritus can cause discomfort and be frustrating. If it is severe, it can lead to sleeplessness, anxiety, and depression. The exact cause of an itch is unknown.
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www.aad.org/public/publications/pamphlets/common_prurit...
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Alternate Name(s): Pruritus ...... Itching is a peculiar tingling or uneasy irritation of the skin that causes a desire to scratch the affected area.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003217.htm#Def...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003217.htm#Definition
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Pruritus (itch). Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society. ... Pruritus and itch are synonymous terms. Pruritus is defined as an unpleasant sensation on the skin that provokes the desire to rub or scratch the area to obtain relief. Pruritus can cause discomfort and frustration;
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dermnetnz.org/systemic/itch.html
dermnetnz.org/systemic/itch.html
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Itch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Itch (Latin: pruritus ) is an unpleasant sensation that evokes the desire or reflex to scratch. Itch has resisted many attempts to classify it as any one type of sensory experience. Modern science ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itch
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Overview: Pruritus, or itch, is defined as an unpleasant sensation that provokes the desire to scratch. Certain systemic diseases have long been known to cause pruritus that ranges in intensity from a mild annoyance to an intractable, ... ... Renal pruritus...
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emedicine.medscape.com/article/1098029-overview
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Pruritus is a common manifestation of dermatologic diseases, including xerotic eczema, atopic dermatitis, and allergic contact dermatitis. Effective treatment of pruritus can prevent scratch-induced complications such as lichen simplex chronicus and impetigo.
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www.aafp.org/afp/20030915/1135.html
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Feeling itchy can have a huge impact on a person's quality of life, disrupting daily activities and sleep. Itchy skin, also called pruritus, can be localized to one area of occur all over the body. ... Pruritus refers to an unpleasant sensation that causes the need to scratch, commonly called itching by most people.
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allergies.about.com/od/skinallergies/a/pruritus.htm
allergies.about.com/od/skinallergies/a/pruritus.htm
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Pruritus Online Medical Reference - from diagnosis through treatment. Co-authored by Apra Sood, MD, James S. Taylor, MD, Matthew J. Zirwas, MD of the Cleveland Clinic ... Pruritus 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...
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www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagem...
www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/dermatology/pruritus-itch/
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