Pruritis (patient information)

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How do I know if I have pruritis and what are the symptoms of pruritis?

Pruritis is intense itching sensation that makes the urge to rub or scratch the skin to relieve the symptom.

Who is at risk for pruritis?

• Allergic diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, or allergic rhinitis.
• Skin diseases, such as psoriasis, bullous pemphigoid, or xerosis.
• Skin irritation: This may be from sunburn, insect bites, chemicals, soaps, poison ivy or other causes.
• Infections, such as scabies, chickenpox.
• Autoimmune diseases, such as Sjogren's syndrome and multiple sclerosis.
• Endocrine diseases, such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, or hyperthyroidism
• Tumors, such as lymphoma, multiple myeloma, polycythemia vera, melanoma, stomach cancer, CNS carcinoma or breast cancer.
• Disorders with body-wide effects, such as chronic renal failure, iron deficiency anemia or jaundice.
• Psychological causes, including anxiety, psychosis or cocaine withdrawa.
• Drugs causes: Common drugs that cause itching include penicillin and sulfa antibiotics.

How to know you have pruritis?

• Your skin itching
• Underlying causes

When to seek urgent medical care?

Call your health care provider if symptoms of pruritis develop.

Where to find medical care for pruritis?

Directions to Hospitals Treating pruritis

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http://www.womens-health-beauty.com/skin-problems/pruritis.htm

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