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GlossaryPruritus

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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research Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy

6 citations, September 1990 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics”

The skin condition PUPP usually gets better on its own after giving birth and is unlikely to happen again in future pregnancies.

research Pruritic Rash with Actinic Keratosis and Impending Exfoliation in a Patient with Hypertension Managed with Minoxidil

6 citations, September 1988 in “Drug intelligence & clinical pharmacy”

Minoxidil caused a severe rash in a patient, which improved after stopping the drug.

research Hypomorphic Mutation in the Hairless Gene Accelerates Pruritic Atopic Skin Caused by Feeding a Special Diet to Mice

3 citations, March 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology”

A mutation in the hairless gene speeds up severe itchy skin in mice on a special diet.

research Pruritic Hyperkeratotic Facial Papules in a 34-Year-Old Woman Diagnosed with Trichostasis Spinulosa

1 citations, December 1997 in “Archives of dermatology”

A 34-year-old woman had itchy black bumps on her face due to a condition called trichostasis spinulosa.

research Pruritic Trichostasis Spinulosa: A Rare Variant

April 2024 in “Indian dermatology online journal”

A rare hair follicle disorder can cause itchy, bluish-black bumps on the body.

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