2006-10-06 22:21:13 · 2 answers · asked by ray an T 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Pruritus is an itching sensation that triggers the desire to scratch. It is a distressing symptom that can cause discomfort. Scratching may cause breaks in the skin that may result in infection. Pruritus can be related to anything from dry skin to undiagnosed cancer.
Maintaining healthy skin may relieve pruritus. Good skin care includes adequate nutrition and daily fluid intake, protection from the environment, and cleansing practices that don't dry the skin.
2006-10-06 22:31:44 · answer #1 · answered by jt1isme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pruritis is the medical term for itching. Pruritus is a symptom not a disease. Itching can be caused by infection,allergy and bile salt excess in blood. The immediate cause of itching is the production of Histamine in the body . Anti histaminics are given as the first line treatment. And the cause should be treated.
2006-10-06 22:35:42 · answer #2 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋