Approach to the Patient with Itching

Pruritus is an unpleasant sensation which is found in various dermatologic and systemic diseases. Dermatological investigation is mandatory in conditions with dermal lesions. Severe systemic disorders may be found in patients with pruritus without dermal lesions. For this reason, after a through med...

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Published inİstanbul Medical Journal Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 1 - 6
Main Authors Erdenen, Fusun, Muderrisoglu, Cuneyt
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Galenos Yayinevi 01.03.2018
Subjects
dermatologic disorders
itching
Pruritus
systemic disorders
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Summary:Pruritus is an unpleasant sensation which is found in various dermatologic and systemic diseases. Dermatological investigation is mandatory in conditions with dermal lesions. Severe systemic disorders may be found in patients with pruritus without dermal lesions. For this reason, after a through medical history and examination, laboratory and radiological examinations may be required.
ISSN:2619-9793
2148-094X
DOI:10.5152/imj.2018.59862