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Pruritus
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Definition
: An intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief.
/drug ther: consider also ANTIPRURITICS
See Also
Antipruritics
Examples
Pruritus Ani
;
Pruritus Vulvae
Other names
Itching; Pruritis
Substance
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Categories
Source
Trichostasis spinulosa
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*Hair Diseases
*Keratosis
*Pruritus.
Pruritic urticarial papules plaques of pregnancy
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*Pregnancy Complications
*Pruritus.