Scalp pruritus is an itchiness of the scalp, particularly common in elderly persons.[1]: 56–57 Scalp pruritus is sometimes very unpleasant because itch and pain sensations share common nerve pathways.[2][3]
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Cradle cap causes crusty or oily scaly patches on a baby's scalp. The condition is not painful or itchy, but it can cause thick white or yellow scales...
Senile pruritus is one of the most common conditions in the elderly or people over 65 years of age with an emerging itch that may be accompanied with changes...
"prurigo" in Vienna in 1850 to describe papules and nodules that had severe pruritus. Some authors categorize prurigo based on its nature (acute, subacute,...
Itch (also known as pruritus) is a sensation that causes a strong desire or reflex to scratch. Itches have resisted many attempts to be classified as any...
(September 2010). "Dermanyssus gallinae infestation: an unusual cause of scalppruritus treated with permethrin shampoo". The Journal of Dermatological Treatment...
pruritus, followed by uncontrollable scratching of the same body region, excessively. Most common sites of LSC are the sides of the neck, the scalp,...
most common side effects include local skin reactions, application site pruritus, and application site pain. Tirbanibulin was approved for medical use in...
Having pruritus is rare. It's a progressive course. There are no unplanned remissions. It's unclear what causes erosive pustular dermatitis of the scalp. It...
Topical antifungal drugs are used to treat fungal infections on the skin, scalp, nails, vagina or inside the mouth. These medications come as creams, gels...
explicit criteria for differentiating them, as the aspects of inflammation, pruritus, and either exogenous or endogenous provoking agent all can apply to either...
include pruritus, dysesthesias and tenderness. On examination the skin is thin with few follicular ostia and later in the disease the scalp may appear...
or anti-itch drugs, are medications that inhibit the itching (Latin: pruritus) often associated with sunburns, allergic reactions, eczema, psoriasis...
sleep, pruritus is also correlated with fatigue. It can rarely be severe, non-responsive to medical therapy, and requiring liver transplant. Pruritus is characteristically...
detect living lice. The most characteristic symptom of infestation is pruritus (itching) on the head that normally intensifies 3 to 4 weeks after the...
frequent locations include the arms, legs, back, gums, neck, shoulders, scalp, abdomen, chest, and extremities such as the fingernails, cuticles, toenails...
history of pruritus or genital pain and history of dysphagia or odynophagia. Examination of entire cutaneous surface including the scalp, oral cavity...
challenge that must be addressed, as these lesions can cause significant pain, pruritus (itching), and physical disfigurement. They may not improve in appearance...
The exposure to UV makes skin less ecstatic. Skin problems including pruritus are common in the elderly but are often inadequately addressed. A literature...
"Does the use of calamine or antihistamine provide symptomatic relief from pruritus in children with varicella zoster infection?". Arch. Dis. Child. 91 (12):...
psychoses or other conditions such as anemia that may cause psychosis. Pruritus and other skin conditions are most commonly caused by mites, but may also...
Drug Office, Department of Health, Hong Kong. Retrieved 2023-03-04. "Pruritus Ani (Anal Itch)". Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery. 2015-01-26. Retrieved...
October 2010. Vañó-Galván S, Moreno-Martin P (July 2008). "Generalized pruritus after a beach vacation. Diagnosis: scabies". Cleveland Clinic Journal of...
occur without another identifiable cause and rarely on mucosa. Unexplained pruritus, pruritic eczematous eruptions, or urticarial plaques Lesional tissue,...
and hair conditions such as acne, seborrhea, excessive hair growth, and scalp hair loss, high androgen levels, in transgender hormone therapy, to treat...
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