Pruritus

pruritus /pru·ri·tus/ (proo-ri´tus) itching.prurit´ic

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pruritus a´ni  intense chronic itching in the anal region.

pruritus hiema´lis  xerotic eczema.

senile pruritus , pruritus seni´lis itching in the aged, possibly due to dryness of the skin.

uremic pruritus  generalized itching associated with chronic renal failure and not attributable to other internal or skin disease.

pruritus vul´vae  intense itching of the female external genitals.

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pru·ri·tus (pr-rts)

n.

Severe itching, often of undamaged skin.

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pru·ritic (-rtk) adj.

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Pruritus

An itching sensation or feeling. In PV the itching is not confined to a specific part of the body and is usually worse after a warm bath or shower.

Mentioned in: Itching, Polycythemia Vera, Scabies

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pruritus (prōō·rīˑ·tis),

n itching. An uncomfortable sensation that leads to scratching a portion of the body; caused by infection, allergy, chronic renal disease, jaundice, skin irritation, lymphoma, or other conditions. Treatment is related to the specific cause; starch baths, antihistamines, cool water, topical corticosteroids, or an application of alcohol may relieve symptoms.

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pruritus (proorī´tus),

n itching.

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pruritus

itching; common in many types of skin disorders, especially allergic inflammation and parasitic infestations. Its presence in animals is inferred because of the presence of scratching, which would be a more accurate description. Pruritus is epidermal in origin and does not occur in deep ulcerations, although they may be painful. It is most intense at mucocutaneous junctions. See also paresthesia, hyperesthesia.

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pruritus ani

intense chronic itching in the anal region. May be caused by perianal dermatitis, intestinal parasitism and anal sac disease in dogs and cats.

cholinergic pruritus

caused by stimulation of afferent cholinergic fibers at the neuroglandular junction of the sweat gland with release of acetylcholine and sweat. There is mast cell degranulation. Called also heat reflex urticaria.

essential pruritus

that occurring without known cause.

symptomatic pruritus

that which occurs secondarily to another condition.