Pruritus simply means itching. It can be associated with a number of disorders, including dry skin, skin disease, pregnancy, and rarely, cancer.
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If a drug reaction is suspected, switching to a different medication may be helpful to reduce the itching. However, most drug reactions have a rash along with itching.
The best way to prevent pruritus is to take care of your skin. To protect skin:
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Who Gets Pruritus?
Anyone can get pruritus but certain groups of people are more susceptible to the condition, including:- People with seasonal allergies, hay fever, asthma, and eczema
- People with diabetes
- People with HIV/AIDS and various types of cancer
- Pregnant women
- The elderly
- Scabies
- Pediculosis
- Rinworm
- Eczema
- Lichen Planus
- Xerosis
- Urticaria
- Dermatitis herpetiformis
- Neurodermatitis
- Insect bite
- Food allergy
- Malignant lymphoma
- Diabetes mellitus
- Biliary obstructive disease
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Internal cancer
- Severe renal insufficiency
- Endocrinal imbalances resulting from thyroid dysfunction
- Mensturation
- Menopose
- Psychic trauma
- Stress
- Absence of distractions
- Anxiety and
- Fear
How Is Pruritus Treated?
Treatnt 1: (Comming soon)
TReatment 2:
Finding the cause of the itching and treating any underlying skin disease is the first step in solving pruritus.If a drug reaction is suspected, switching to a different medication may be helpful to reduce the itching. However, most drug reactions have a rash along with itching.
The best way to prevent pruritus is to take care of your skin. To protect skin:
- Use skin creams and lotions that moisturize your skin and prevent dryness.
- Use sunscreens regularly to prevent sunburns and skin damage.
- Use mild bath soap that won't irritate your skin.
- Take a bath or shower in warm -- not hot -- water.
- Avoid certain fabrics, such as wool and synthetics, that can make skin itch. Switch to cotton clothing and bed sheets.
- Since warm, dry air can make skin dry, keep the thermostat in your house down and use a humidifier.
- To relieve itching, place a cool washcloth or some ice over the area that itches, rather than scratching.
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