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    Glossary Pruritus

    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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    1. Pruritus as a symptom in hyperthyroidism JAMA · 1968 · 15 citations
    2. Clinical, histological and immunophenotypic findings in a mare with a mammary lymphoma associated with anaemia and pruritus Equine veterinary education · 2011 · 12 citations
    3. Pruritus as a Symptom in Hyperthyroidism JAMA · 1968 · 11 citations
    4. Generalized pruritus in primary sclerosing cholangitis: implications of histamine release by lysophosphatidic acid British Journal of Dermatology · 2015 · 5 citations
    5. Pruritus, Allergy and Autoimmunity: Paving the Way for an Integrated Understanding of Psychodermatological Diseases? Frontiers in allergy · 2021 · 4 citations
    6. Lokivetmab improved pruritus in a dog with cutaneous epitheliotropic lymphoma Journal of Veterinary Medical Science · 2021 · 2 citations
    7. Cutaneous Sequelae After Burn Injury: Pruritus, Dyspigmentation and Malignancy—Mechanisms and Management IntechOpen eBooks · 2026
    8. [Effect of auricular point electrostimulation on pruritus induced by dextran in the mice]. PubMed · 2025
    9. Three-dimensional analysis of intraepidermal nerve fibres and Langerhans cells in keloids with a focus on pruritus Scientific Reports · 2025
    10. Pruritus in Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia—Clinical Characteristics and Dermoscopic Correlations Journal of Clinical Medicine · 2024
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