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itchingor pruritusStimulation of nerve endings in the skin, usually incited by histamine, that evokes a desire to scratch. It is often transient and easily relieved. Pathological itching with skin changes usually signals dermatologic disease. Generalized itching without skin changes can occur in systemic diseases (e.g., metabolic and endocrine conditions, cancer, drug reactions, and kidney, blood, and liver diseases). Dry skin often itches. Treatment depends on cause. pruritus [pru̇′rīd·əs] (medicine) Localized or generalized itch due to irritation of sensory nerve endings. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The skin manifestations reported in our study are similar to those described for classic dengue fever infection, which is characterized by a pruritic, macular or a maculopapular rash in which small islands of normal skin are spared (12). On 3 August, multiple pruritic rash and vesicles were found over the patient's abdomen and lower back flank area. When exposed to the sensitising agent again, these T-lymphocytes are easily activated to release cytokines causing the individual to develop a pruritic skin reaction within two to four days. |
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