Diagnostic Work-up of the Itchy Patient

被引：4
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作者：
Elmariah, Sarina B. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Massachusetts Gen Hosp, Boston, MA 02114 USA
来源：
DERMATOLOGIC CLINICS | 2018年 / 36卷 / 03期
关键词：
Pruritus; Itch; Diagnosis; Evaluation; Pruriceptive; Neuropathic; Systemic; QUALITY-OF-LIFE; CHRONIC PRURITUS; DISEASES;
D O I：
10.1016/j.det.2018.02.002
中图分类号：
R75 [皮肤病学与性病学];
学科分类号：
100206 ;
摘要：
Pruritus is a common and troubling symptom associated with many dermatologic, systemic, neurologic, or psychiatric disorders. This article reviews the current understanding of the pathogenesis of itch and offers a differential diagnosis for the causes of chronic pruritus. The article discusses key diagnostic steps and considerations when evaluating patients with chronic pruritus.
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