prurigo

prurigo

 [proo-ri´go]

any of several itchy skin eruptions in which the characteristic lesion is dome-shaped with a small transient vesicle on top, followed by crusting or lichenification. adj., adj prurig´inous.

prurigo gestatio´nis (prurigo gestationis of Besnier) an extremely pruritic condition of unknown etiology occurring in the third trimester of pregnancy, characterized by the development of tiny crust-covered excoriated papules mainly on the extensor surfaces of the limbs but also found on the upper trunk and other areas of the body, and leaving a postinflammatory residue on resolution of the lesions. It tends to clear after delivery and to recur with subsequent pregnancies.

prurigo mi´tis prurigo of a mild type.

prurigo nodula´ris a form of neurodermatitis, usually occurring on the extremities in middle-aged women, marked by discrete, firm, rough-surfaced, dark brownish-gray, intensely itchy nodules.

prurigo sim´plex papular urticaria.

Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.

pru·ri·go

(prū-rī'gō),

A chronic disease of the skin marked by a persistent eruption of papules that itch intensely.

[L. itch, fr. prurio, to itch]

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prurigo

(pro͝o-rī′gō)

n.

A chronic skin disease having various causes, marked by the eruption of pale, dome-shaped papules that itch severely.

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pru·rig′i·nous (-rĭj′ə-nəs) adj.

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pru·ri·go

(prū-rī'gō)

A chronic disease of the skin marked by a persistent eruption of papules that itch intensely.

[L. itch, fr. prurio, to itch]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

prurigo

A widespread, itchy skin rash sometimes secondary to constant scratching but often of no obvious local cause.

Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005

Patient discussion about prurigo

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

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