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2. Itch - Wikipedia

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   Pain and itch have very different behavioral response patterns. Pain elicits a withdrawal reflex, which leads to retraction and therefore a reaction trying to protect an endangered part of the body. Itch in contrast creates a scratch reflex, which draws one to the affected skin site. Itch generates stimulus of a foreign object underneath or ...

3. These 11 Anti-Itch Creams Will Soothe All Types of ... - AOL

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   “Anti-itch creams often contain an ingredient called pramoxine hydrochloride that acts as a topical anesthetic, minimizing the sensation of itching or pain,” explains Rebecca Marcus, M.D ...

4. Senile pruritus - Wikipedia

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   [1] [2] [3] In the elderly, xerosis, is the most common cause for an itch due to the degradation of the skin barrier over time. [4] However, the cause of senile pruritus is not clearly known. [5] Diagnosis is based on an elimination criteria during a full body examination that can be done by either a dermatologist or non-dermatologist physician ...

5. Psychogenic pruritus - Wikipedia

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   Psychogenic pruritus typically appears as itching on the face and on the extensor surfaces of the body. This includes the back side of the arms, the abdomen, the side of the legs and the upper back and shoulders. These areas are more frequent because they are within hand's reach. [1]

6. Woman woke up itching all over her body. It was a ... - AOL

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   Woman who woke up itching all over her body was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Find out why itchy skin can be a symptom of the disease. ... Find out why itchy skin can be a symptom of the ...

7. Should you see a doctor for that skin rash? Experts share ...

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   The rash and blisters can spread to other areas of the body, which is why it's important to seek treatment early for impetigo. Other symptoms: An impetigo rash is typically itchy, and you may ...

8. List of skin conditions - Wikipedia

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   [19] [20] Clinically, the diagnosis of any particular skin condition is made by gathering pertinent information regarding the presenting skin lesion(s), including the location (such as arms, head, legs), symptoms (pruritus, pain), duration (acute or chronic), arrangement (solitary, generalized, annular, linear), morphology (macules, papules ...

9. Lichen simplex chronicus - Wikipedia

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   Treatment is aimed at reducing itching and minimizing existing lesions because rubbing and scratching exacerbate LSC. The itching and inflammation may be treated with a lotion or steroid cream (such as triamcinolone or Betamethasone) applied to the affected area of the skin. [7] Night-time scratching can be reduced with sedatives and ...