Pruritus
Background
- i.e. itchiness
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Dermatologic/Immunologic Disorders
Infection, Infection-associated, and Other Critters
Systemic Conditions
- Uremia
- Hyperbilirubinemia/cholestasis
- Hepatitis C
- Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Polycythemia vera
- Medication or drug of abuse adverse effect
- Psychiatric/psychogenic
Evaluation
Management
- Treat underlying condition
- Antihistamines, topical steroids often helpful
Disposition
See Also
External Links
References
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