Pruritis (patient information)

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What is pruritis?

Pruritis is a symptoms of skin itching. Many diseases can cause this discomfort, such as allergic diseases, skin diseases, tumors, endocrine diseases and emotion changes. The diagnosis and treatment of pruritis depends on the underlying causes. It is also important to take care your skin to prevent pruritis.

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?

How to know you have pruritis?

The goal of diagnosis is to identify the underlying causes of pruritis.

When to seek urgent medical care?

Call your health care provider if symptoms of pruritis develop.

Treatment options

Treatment opinion of pruritis depends on the underlying cause.

  • Avoid very hot water for wash
  • Avoid stimulated soap when wash
  • Decrease the times of wash
  • Use moisture surge to protect your skin

Where to find medical care for pruritis?

Directions to Hospitals Treating pruritis

Prevention of pruritis

  • Avoid exposure on drugs or circumstances that may cause skin allergy.
  • Maintain a good life-style, take care of your skin.
  • Avoid very hot water for wash
  • Avoid stimulated soap when wash
  • Decrease the times of wash
  • Use moisture surge to protect your skin
  • Emotion management

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Prognosis of pruritis depends on the underlying cause.

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http://www.girltalks.org/beauty/skin-disorders/Pruritis.htm

http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/skin-problems/pruritis.htm

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

http://www.health-disease.org/skin-disorders/pruritis.htm

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