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Referred itch or mitempfindung is the phenomenon in which a stimulus applied in one region of the body is felt as an itch or irritation in a different part of the body. The syndrome is relatively harmless, though it can be irritating, and healthy individuals can express symptoms.
As it is often the result of scratches, involving contact with other materials, it can be confused with an allergic reaction, when in fact it is the act of being scratched that causes a wheal to appear. These wheals are a subset of urticaria (hives), and appear within minutes, in some cases accompanied by itching. The first outbreak of ...
This is a skin disorder characterized by a self-perpetuating scratch-itch cycle: [4] It may begin with something that rubs, irritates, or scratches the skin, such as clothing. This causes the person to rub or scratch the affected area. Constant scratching causes the skin to thicken.
By Lindsay Olson If you're like 86% of American workers, you sit all day for your job. Add to that the time you spend sitting on the couch after work watching television, reading, playing games or ...
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Hand eczema is a common condition: study data indicates a one-year prevalence of up to 10% in the general population. [18] It is estimated that only 50–70% of people affected consult a doctor. [ 18 ] [ 19 ] The frequency of severe, chronic and recurrent forms of hand eczema is estimated at 5–7%.
Cat scratch disease (CSD), which is also sometimes called cat scratch fever, occurs when someone comes into contact with Bartonella henselae bacteria, according to Verywell Health.
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