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Itching skin (medical symptom): Itching feeling of the skin.
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... Itching at the anus is almost always due to anal or rectal conditions, the most likely of which is hemorrhoids. If there is frequent passage of bright red blood in the stool along with a painful bowel movement, one should look for an anal... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Is the pruritus associated with a generalized rash? Almost every generalized rash may be associated with pruritus, but the most common ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Is there a vaginal discharge? The presence of a vaginal discharge should suggest candidiasis, trichomoniasis vaginitis, and bacterial vaginitis. Is there a rash? The ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Pruritus is the desire to scratch that is induced by unpleasant cutaneous sensations caused by histamines and other endogenous substances. Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common childhood skin... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The differential diagnosis of pruritus is best developed by anatomy. Local conditions such as bites and parasitic infestations (e.g., scabies, hookworms, and schistosomiasis) usually reveal an obvious lesion. ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Commonly provoking scratching to gain relief, this unpleasant itching sensation affects the skin, certain mucous membranes, and the eyes. Most severe at night, pruritus may be exacerbated by increased skin temperature, poor skin turgor,... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A pustular rash is made up of crops of pustules — a visible collection of pus within or beneath the epidermis, commonly in a hair follicle or sweat pore. These lesions vary greatly in size and shape and can be... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Pruritus with Diagnostic Skin Lesions Infestation (especially scabies, lice, fleas) Xerosis (dry skin; for example, secondary to low humidity or excessive ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Pruritus ani is perianal itching, irritation, or superficial burning. This disorder is more common in males than in females and occurs in adults and children. Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Commonly provoking scratching to gain relief, this unpleasant itching sensation affects the skin, certain mucous membranes, and the eyes. Most severe at night, pruritus may be exacerbated by increased skin temperature, poor... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A pustular rash is made up of crops of pustules—a visible collection of pus within or beneath the epidermis, commonly in a hair follicle or sweat pore. These lesions vary greatly in size and shape and... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Beverly A. VonderPool Approach Pruritus, a sense of the need to scratch, is an unpleasant cutaneous sensation that has numerous causes. A practical approach is to look for... History ... Physical examination ... Diagnostic tests ... Diagnostic assessment ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Commonly provoking scratching to gain relief, this unpleasant itching sensation affects the skin, certain mucous membranes, and the eyes. Most severe at night, pruritus may be exacerbated by increased skin temperature, poor... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A pustular rash is made up of crops of pustules — visible collections of pus within or beneath the epidermis, commonly in a hair follicle or sweat pore. These lesions vary greatly in size and shape and... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
... Commonly provoking scratching to gain relief, this unpleasant itching sensation affects the skin, certain mucous membranes, and the eyes. Most severe at night, pruritus may be exacerbated by... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »
... A pustular rash is made up of crops of pustules—a visible collection of pus within or beneath the epidermis, commonly in a hair follicle or sweat pore. These lesions vary greatly in size and shape and... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The differential diagnosis of pruritus is best developed by anatomy. Local conditions such as bites and parasitic infestations (e.g., scabies,... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
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