pruritus /pru·ri·tus/ (
proo-ri´tus)
itching.prurit´ic
pruritus a´ni intense chronic itching in the anal region.
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.
PruritusAn 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.
pruritus [proo͡rī′təs] Etymology: L, prurire, to itch
the symptom of itching, an uncomfortable sensation leading to the urge to scratch. Scratching may result in secondary infection. Some causes of pruritus are allergy, infection, jaundice, chronic renal disease, lymphoma, and skin irritation. Treatment is best directed at the cause. Symptomatic relief may be obtained with antihistamines, starch baths, topical corticosteroids, cool water, or alcohol applications. pruritic, adj.
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.
pruritus (proorī´tus),n itching.
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.
pruritus aniintense chronic itching in the anal region. May be caused by perianal dermatitis, intestinal parasitism and anal sac disease in dogs and cats.
cholinergic prurituscaused 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 pruritusthat occurring without known cause.
symptomatic pruritusthat which occurs secondarily to another condition.
pruritus Itching
Patient discussion about pruritus.
Q. Itches on hands when i go out in sun When go out and when sun rays fall on my hand at the end of the day it starts itching bady and it becoms sowlen. Can any one tell reason for this and a solution.
A. i don't use any lotion or creams. It happens only on my hands and only when sun rays fall on my hands. And small rashes also comes.
Q. Does anybody know what can be done about a very itchy red rash on ones' toes which comes back every few months I've used different sorts of creams such as Lamasil. It's really bothering me and I'd love to get a few directions before I give up and go see a doctor.
A. Sounds like 'Athletes foot'. Here is a website that lists some remedies for it:
http://www.sanjuanregional.com/index.cfm/fa/category.display/category_id/223/Athlete's_Foot.cfm
Q. after a pedicure, the soles of my feet are dark w/freckles, skin is itchy/thick, my derm says its eczema,help! the pedicure was in fall, 2002. I mad a mistake and wore nylon boots during a storm, the dye never fully disappeared. I would scrub the soles of my feet until I couldn't walk. However, within the last 4 months both heels are itchy, thick, dark-er and now they both have dark legions/ freckles have formed.
A. Are you sure you are going to a clean sterile saloon? It is very important to make sure they use sterile tools for a pedicure because they can transfer fungal infections very easily. Either way you should see a dermatologist to get the right kind of cream treatment for your feet.
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