Pruritus
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Itching is skin tingling or irritation that makes you want to scratch the itchy area. It's a symptom of many health conditions. Common causes are
- Allergic reactions
- Eczema
- Dry skin
- Insect bites and stings
- Irritating chemicals
- Parasites such as pinworms, scabies and head lice
- Pregnancy
- Rashes
- Reactions to medicines
To soothe itchy skin, you can try cold compresses, lotions and lukewarm baths. Avoid scratching, wearing irritating fabrics and high heat and humidity. Most itching is not serious. However, if you itch all over, have hives that keep coming back or have itching without an apparent cause, you might require medical attention.
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Brachioradial Pruritus: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: INTRODUCTION Brachioradial pruritus is a neurogenic itch syndrome of the upper extremities. It is typically localized to the skin on the dorsolateral forearm overlying the proximal head of the brachioradialis muscle, but involvement of the upper arms ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Susan Scroggins Health Advocate and Active Health Library
Brachioradial pruritus is a skin condition that is known to cause intense itching on the arms. http://bit.ly/be2j9T
Pruritus and Systemic Disease: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “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, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 20, 2010 at 9:48 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Health Advocate and Active Health Library
Pruritus, or itch, is a common issue in many systemic diseases. Learn why pruritus accompanies systemic disease. http://bit.ly/9bskIT
Lice: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Lice are ectoparasites that live off of their human hosts. Lice feed on human blood after piercing the skin and injecting saliva, which causes pruritus. Lice are able to survive away from their human host. However, ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Susan Scroggins Health Advocate and Active Health Library
Lice feed on human blood after piercing the skin and injecting saliva, which causes pruritus. Learn more about lice. http://bit.ly/9R6AS6
Granular Parakeratosis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Granular parakeratosis, a benign condition, was first described in 1991 as a skin disease manifesting with erythematous hyperpigmented and hyperkeratotic papules and plaques of the cutaneous folds.1 Granular parakeratosis is sometimes associated with pruritus. Granular ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2010 at 1:51 am By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Granular parakeratosis is a skin condition that typically affects the armpits and other skin folds on the body. http://bit.ly/aZtdkr
Urticaria, Solar: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Solar urticaria is a rare photodermatosis characterized by pruritus, stinging, erythema, and wheal formation after a brief period of exposure to natural sunlight or an artificial light source emitting the appropriate wavelength. Initially described by Merklen ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2010 at 4:27 am By:
Susan Scroggins Health Advocate and Active Health Library
Solar urticaria is a condition in which urticaria is caused by exposure to sunlight.See how solar urticaria is treated. http://bit.ly/cc6xxE
Urticaria, Acute: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Urticaria was first described in the English literature in 1772, although the disease has been recognized throughout history. Urticaria is marked by the onset of evanescent wheals (hives) associated with pruritus. Acute urticaria is a common ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Susan Scroggins Health Advocate and Active Health Library
Acute urticaria is a common disorder that sends many to the ER. Do you know the symptoms? http://bit.ly/8Xg4kX
Atopic Dermatitis: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a pruritic disease of unknown origin that usually starts in early infancy (an adult-onset variant is recognized); it is characterized by pruritus, eczematous lesions, xerosis (dry skin), and lichenification (thickening of the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Susan Scroggins Health Advocate and Active Health Library
Between 10-12% of children in the U.S. suffer from atopic dermatitis, and rates appear to be rising. Causes & symptoms. http://bit.ly/bA3ibS
Pinworms: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) is the most common intestinal parasite in the United States. Despite primarily living in the gut, the most common chief complaint is anal itching (pruritus). Most patients with pinworm infestation, however, are asymptomatic.” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) is the most common intestinal parasite in the United States. Learn causes & symptoms. http://bit.ly/9edCPS
Nursing Medical News about Pruritus
mdlinx.com — “Pruritus: Control of Itch in Patients Undergoing Dialysis” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on April 17, 2010 at 10:44 am By:
Sandeep Pulim MD Doctor, Health Communicator, and Physician
Pruritus: Control of Itch in Patients Undergoing Dialysis: Skin Therapy Letter http://bit.ly/d3qEQ9 #Nursing
Necrolytic Acral Erythema: eMedicine Dermatology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Necrolytic acral erythema (NAE) was first described in 1996 by physicians in Egypt, M. El Darouti and M. Abu El Ela.1 Necrolytic acral erythema manifests as well-circumscribed, dusky erythematous plaques with adherent scale. While the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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Necrolytic acral erythema is a rash which may be associated with hepatitis C, though reports are not conclusive. http://bit.ly/aGuN8Z
Google Health - End-stage kidney disease
health.google.com — “Google Health - End-stage kidney disease” View full resource at health.google.com
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ESRD stands for End-Stage Renal Disease - Learn the causes, symptoms, treatments, and prognosis. http://bit.ly/97XECz
Itchy skin - MayoClinic.com
mayoclinic.com — “Itchy skin (pruritus) — Comprehensive overview covers causes, treatments and self-care measures.” View full resource at mayoclinic.com
Most Recently Shared on December 3, 2010 at 4:02 pm By:
Channing Barnett Doctor, Dermatologist, and Physician
Itchy skin? Find out what causes it and what you can do about it http://bit.ly/95SN3D
Allergy/Imm Medical News about Pruritus
mdlinx.com — “Pathogenesis and Treatment of Pruritus” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on May 6, 2010 at 10:10 am By:
Sandeep Pulim MD Doctor, Health Communicator, and Physician
Pathogenesis and Treatment of Pruritus: Current Allergy and Asthma Reports http://bit.ly/abJZVk #AI #mdlinx
Expression of tachykinins and their receptors in plaque psoriasis with pruritus - Amatya - British Journal of Dermatology - Wiley Online Library
onlinelibrary.wiley.com — “Expression of tachykinins and their receptors in plaque psoriasis with pruritus - Amatya - British Journal of Dermatology - Wiley Online Library” View full resource at onlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Expression of tachykinins and their receptors in plaque psoriasis with pruritus: Conclusions  Tachykinins may ... http://bit.ly/ggEeWe
Family Med Medical News about Pruritus
mdlinx.com — “Management of pruritus” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on June 21, 2010 at 12:55 pm By:
Sandeep Pulim MD Doctor, Health Communicator, and Physician
Management of pruritus: InnovAiT http://bit.ly/bXg6vM #GM #mdlinx
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