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Pruritus in systemic disease: mechanisms and management.

Publication ,  Journal Article
Etter, L; Myers, SA
Published in: Dermatologic clinics
July 1, 2002

Pruritus is the most common symptom of skin disease. Even in the absence of primary cutaneous findings, severe and extensive pruritus often is associated with systemic disease. This review considers briefly the physiology of pruritus and discusses the various systemic diseases often accompanied by this bothersome symptom. In addition to exploring the possible mechanisms and potential therapies of itching in selected disorders, this review presents general recommendations for evaluating patients with unexplained pruritus and management guidelines for alleviating their discomfort.

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Published In

Dermatologic clinics

ISSN

0733-8635

Publication Date

July 1, 2002

Volume

20

Issue

3

Related Subject Headings

  • Dermatology & Venereal Diseases
  • 1103 Clinical Sciences
 

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Etter, L., & Myers, S. A. (2002). Pruritus in systemic disease: mechanisms and management. Dermatologic Clinics, 20(3).
Etter, L., and S. A. Myers. “Pruritus in systemic disease: mechanisms and management.Dermatologic Clinics 20, no. 3 (July 1, 2002).
Etter L, Myers SA. Pruritus in systemic disease: mechanisms and management. Dermatologic clinics. 2002 Jul 1;20(3).
Etter, L., and S. A. Myers. “Pruritus in systemic disease: mechanisms and management.Dermatologic Clinics, vol. 20, no. 3, July 2002.
Etter L, Myers SA. Pruritus in systemic disease: mechanisms and management. Dermatologic clinics. 2002 Jul 1;20(3).
Journal cover image

Published In

Dermatologic clinics

ISSN

0733-8635

Publication Date

July 1, 2002

Volume

20

Issue

3

Related Subject Headings

  • Dermatology & Venereal Diseases
  • 1103 Clinical Sciences