Topical corticosteroids may indirectly provide relief of itch associated with inflammatory skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis, but they should not be used to treat generalized itch.

2001). In our previous research, we demonstrated that generalized pruritus was a feature of psoriasis in 84% of patients and appeared on a daily basis in 77% of patients (Yosipovitch, Goon ...

Fortunately the itching tends to go away over time. The itching we’re talking about today is a generalized overall itch (not ...

Itching is often generalized but may be particularly seen in the lower extremities, including the feet. It is believed that ...

Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window Itch may be more complex than it seems. A recent literature review presents a range of causes and treatments for ...

The twinge begins in the afternoon: toes. At my desk, toes, itching. Toes, toes, toes. I don’t normally think about my toes. But as I commute home in a crowded subway car, my feet are burning ...

This pruritus cleared on withdrawal of the drug. Nine months later a second trial of methyldopa was begun in this patient, and after a week a severe generalized pruritus again developed ...

Others had a generalized sense of itching, stinging, or burning of skin that affected their skin, but without a skin eruption. Lastly, 33% of patients had systemic symptoms after sun exposure, ...

All wild FTJs in the cage developed acute patchy hair loss and generalized pruritus. Direct examination, combing of fur, cellophane tape testing and microscopic examination revealed that all jirds ...

Anaphylaxis is a rare, life-threatening allergic reaction. Symptoms include generalized itching, difficulty swallowing, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, dizziness, and fainting. Personal ...

So they'll be itching at their ears, scratching, chewing at their paws, just have a generalized red skin all over. Some of the common triggers-- potentially if the dog is under stress; if we ...