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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
    11. Iron Deficiency Anemia Pruritus: A Review with Proposed Mechanisms of Action Skin · 2024
    12. 43755 Rapid Reduction and Strict Complete Response in Itch With Oral Difelikefalin in Subjects With Notalgia Paresthetica and Moderate-to-Severe Pruritus Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2023
    13. Comprehensive Study of Drug-Induced Pruritus Based on Adverse Drug Reaction Report Database 2023
    14. Focal pruritus and alopecia in lumbar area in guinea pigs Veterinarski glasnik · 2019
    15. Brachioradial pruritus: Treatment with topical capsaicin Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1993 · 56 citations
    16. Scalp Pruritus: Review of the Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management BioMed Research International · 2019 · 37 citations
    17. Severe Monilethrix Associated with Intractable Scalp Pruritus, Posterior Subcapsular Cataract, Brachiocephaly, and Distinct Facial Features: A New Variant of Monilethrix Syndrome? Pediatric dermatology · 2004 · 13 citations
    18. Oral gabapentin for scalp pruritus in patients with lichen planopilaris: A case series JAAD Case Reports · 2024 · 1 citations
    19. Chronic Pruritus Alleviation in the Elderly Through Drug-Free Autophagy Activation by Magnetized Saline Water: A Case Series Cureus · 2024
    20. Neuropathic Pruritus: An Underrecognized and Often Misdiagnosed and Difficult to Treat Medical Condition IntechOpen eBooks · 2023
    21. Interventions for chronic pruritus of unknown origin Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · 2020 · 48 citations
    22. Successful treatment of non-pruritus, excessive hair shedding and scales in a cat due to <i>Demodex gatoi</i> with fluralaner topical spot-on Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports · 2024 · 1 citations
    23. Scarring alopecia and scalp pruritus JAAD case reports · 2022
    24. The Possible Involvement of KATP Channels in Cholestatic Pruritus in Mice Research Square (Research Square) · 2024
    25. An alternative diagnostic method of eruptive vellus hair cysts: Report of a familial case with pruritus Dermatologic Therapy · 2019 · 2 citations
    26. Effects of Turmeric (<i>Curcuma longa</i>) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence Phytotherapy Research · 2016 · 136 citations
    27. Dermatologic Changes Associated With Interleukin 2 Administration JAMA · 1987 · 123 citations
    28. Evaluation of Anthralin in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata Archives of dermatology · 1987 · 109 citations
    29. Cutaneous reactions to recombinant cytokine therapy Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1995 · 105 citations
    30. Physiological changes in the skin during pregnancy Clinics in Dermatology · 1997 · 96 citations