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    GlossaryPruritus (Itchiness)

    uncomfortable skin sensation causing the urge to scratch

    Pruritus, commonly known as itching, is an uncomfortable sensation on the skin that provokes the urge to scratch. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including dry skin, allergic reactions, infections, or systemic conditions like liver disease. In a clinical context, pruritus can be a symptom of underlying dermatological or systemic issues, and its management often requires addressing the root cause.

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      Diagnostic Approach to the Pruritic Cat

      research Diagnostic Approach to the Pruritic Cat

      September 2013 in “˜The œveterinary nurse”
      Finding the cause of a cat's itchiness requires a careful process and good communication with the owner.
      Structure and Function of the Skin

      research Structure and Function of the Skin

      1 citations, January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      The document concludes that the skin is a complex organ providing protection, sensation, and healing, with challenges in treating conditions like itchiness.
      Abstracts from the 2009 Annual Meeting of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology

      research Abstracts from the 2009 Annual Meeting of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology

      September 2009 in “Pediatric Dermatology”
      UVB is good for a skin condition in Asian kids, a lotion works for head lice, a drug helps with a skin blistering disorder, a foam reduces itchiness in skin inflammation, birthmarks can be more widespread, and criteria for a neurocutaneous disorder were agreed upon.
      Application of Histamine Receptors H2R, H3R, and H4R, but Not H1R, in Dermatology

      research Application of Histamine Receptors H2R, H3R, and H4R, but Not H1R, in Dermatology

      September 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology”
      Certain histamine receptors (H2R, H3R, H4R) have unique roles in treating skin diseases, with H2R helping with chronic urticaria and other conditions, H3R providing pain relief and allergy benefits, and H4R reducing inflammation and itchiness.

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