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Uremic pruritus in chronic hemodialysis patients
Journal of Nephrology, 2008Abstract Skin itching (pruritus) affects 50%-90% of patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis and the symptoms range from localized and mild to generalized and severe. Among the dermatological abnormalities associated with end-stage renal disease, pruritus is the most prevalent.
Ichiei, Narita +3 more
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Thalidomide for the treatment of chronic refractory pruritus
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2016Pruritus is a common and often times difficult to treat symptom in many dermatologic and systemic diseases. For pruritus with an inflammatory or autoimmune origin, therapies such as topical corticosteroids and antihistamines are often initiated.
Divya, Sharma, Shawn G, Kwatra
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Archives of Dermatology, 1935
To the Editor :—In view of the recent report in theArchives( 30 :843 [Dec.] 1934) by Prinzmetal on the use of nitrites for the relief of pruritus, it may be of interest to record the effect of erythrol tetranitrate on a patient with chronic pemphigus.
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To the Editor :—In view of the recent report in theArchives( 30 :843 [Dec.] 1934) by Prinzmetal on the use of nitrites for the relief of pruritus, it may be of interest to record the effect of erythrol tetranitrate on a patient with chronic pemphigus.
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Pruritus of chronic cholestasis
QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, 1995Abstract Pruritus is a challenging clinical problem which often complicates chronic cholestatic liver disease. For practical purposes, cholestasis may be defined as impaired hepatocellular secretion of bile and is a feature of a wide variety of liver diseases.
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Gabapentin and pregabalin for the treatment of chronic pruritus
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2016Chronic pruritus is a distressing symptom that is often refractory to treatment. Patients frequently fail topical therapies and oral over-the-counter antihistamines, prompting the clinician to consider alternative therapies such as neuroactive agents. Herein, the use of gabapentin and pregabalin, 2 medications well known for treating neuropathic pain ...
Kazuki M, Matsuda +3 more
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Active “itch fibers” in chronic pruritus
Neurology, 2003An itch-specific neuronal pathway was recently discovered in healthy humans and animals. Here the authors report that activity in this specific pathway coincides with itch under pathophysiologic conditions in a patient with chronic pruritus. Microneurographic recordings from the symptomatic area revealed spontaneous activity in six single C-fiber ...
M, Schmelz +7 more
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JAMA
This JAMA Patient Page describes the types of chronic pruritus and its symptoms and signs and treatment strategies.
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This JAMA Patient Page describes the types of chronic pruritus and its symptoms and signs and treatment strategies.
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Managing Pruritus in Advanced Chronic Disease
Journal of Palliative MedicineEven though pruritus affects a significant number of people with chronic disease, it is rarely adequately treated. Drug therapies often rely on antihistamines, which have not shown to be beneficial in systemic pruritus. Hydroxyzine is frequently used to treat pruritus associated with kidney failure. Since Canada's sole manufacturer of hydroxyzine is no
Ebru Kaya +2 more
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