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Pruritis Flashcards

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List the 4 main causes of itch

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Pruritoceptive
Neuropathic
Neurogenic
Psychogenic

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What is pruritoceptive itch?

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Something in skin, usually dryness or irritant, that triggers itch

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What is neuropathic itch?

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Damage to the nervous system that causes itch

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What is neurogenic itch?

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Itch caused by drug effects on CNS receptors

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What is psychogenic itch?

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Psychological cause with no CNS damage

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What is the basic management for itch?

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Treat cause
Sedative antihistamines
Emollients
Phototherapy
Antidepressants/ opiate antagonists
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