This review supports iron deficiency anemia as a valid cause of chronic generalized pruritus and suggests potential mechanisms by which iron deficiency may lead to pruritus, but reports no new clinical results.
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July 1968 in “JAMA” This letter describes a case where severe pruritus without visible skin disease was a presenting symptom of hyperthyroidism in a 43-year-old woman, highlighting a less common association with the condition.
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February 2011 in “Equine veterinary education” This case report describes the clinical and diagnostic features of a mare with mammary lymphoma associated with anaemia and pruritus.
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July 1968 in “JAMA” This letter describes a case where a 43-year-old woman experienced severe itching as the presenting symptom of hyperthyroidism, alongside hair loss and other hyperthyroid features.
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September 1990 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” This case report describes a rare instance of pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy in a 25-year-old caucasian primigravida during the third trimester, discussing management recommendations.