Itchy skin (pruritus) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2024年1月17日 — Itchy skin is an irritating sensation that makes you want to scratch. It's also called pruritus (proo-RIE-tus). Itchy skin is often caused by dry skin and is common in older adults, as skin tends to become drier with age. Depending on the cause of your itchiness, your skin may look no different than usual or it may be inflamed, rough or have bumps.
Pruritus: Causes & Treatments for Itchy Skin - Cleveland Clinic
网页Some of the most common types of pruritus include: Brachioradial pruritus: Itching of the upper arm caused by nerve damage. Nocturnal pruritus: Itching that occurs at night with several possible causes that include a reaction to your body’s natural functions, a reaction to a medication or contacting a skin irritant.
Pruritus: What Is It, Causes, Types, Treatment, and More
网页2020年12月17日 — Pruritus, more commonly described as itchiness, refers to an uncomfortable sensation of the skin that typically triggers an urge to scratch. Pruritus can be transient or can persist for a longer amount of time, which often indicates a more significant underlying cause. If itching persists past six weeks, it is known as chronic pruritus.
Pruritus (Chronic Itchy Skin): Causes and Treatments - WebMD
网页2024年5月15日 — There are several distinct types of pruritus that have specific causes or affect a certain part of your body. Some of these are: Nocturnal pruritus. This is an itch you have at night that can...
Itching: What’s Causing Your Itchy Skin? (with Pictures) - Healthline
网页2023年10月18日 — Itchy skin or pruritis can result from conditions like eczema or dermatitis. Less commonly, it can stem from more serious conditions, including kidney failure and liver disease. Itchy skin is an ...
Pruritus (Itchy Skin): Causes, Treatment, Home Remedies
网页2024年6月18日 — There are various types of pruritus according to cause, including: Pruriceptive itch: Driven by physiological reactions, such as allergies, inflammation, dryness, or skin damage. Neuropathic itch: Driven by nervous system damage. Neurogenic itch: Driven by underlying health disorders and diseases.
Itchy skin (pruritus): Causes, treatment, and home remedies
网页2023年12月20日 — Treatment. FAQ. Summary. Pruritus is another name for itchy skin. There are many possible causes, ranging from eczema and dry skin to bed bugs, fungal infections, liver disease, and anxiety....
10 reasons your skin itches uncontrollably and how to get relief
网页2024年9月19日 — Neurodermatitis. Ringworm. Seborrheic dermatitis. Shingles. How to get relief: To get relief, you must know which skin condition you have. The best way to get an accurate diagnosis is to see a board-certified dermatologist. If you have been diagnosed with atopic dermatitis or psoriasis, relieving the itch can be a challenge.
Causes and Treatments for Itchy Skin (Pruritus) - Verywell Health
网页2024年4月22日 — Causes. Overview. Diagnosis. Treatment. There are many different causes of itchy skin (also called pruritus). Causes of itchy skin can be dermatological, nerve-related, environmental, or associated with psychiatric conditions or other underlying conditions.
Itch, pruritus - DermNet
网页Localised pruritus is pruritus that is confined to a certain part of the body. It can occur in association with a primary rash (eg dermatitis) or may occur because of hypersensitive nerves in the skin (neuropathic pruritus). Neuropathic pruritus is due to compression or degeneration of nerves in the skin, on route to the spine or in the spine ...