Pruritus Flashcards
1
Q
list the four main causes of itch
A
pruritoceptive
neuropathic
neurogenic
psychogenic
2
Q
what is pruritoceptive itch?
A
something in the skin, usually dryness or irritant that triggers an itch
3
Q
what is neuropathic itch?
A
damage to the nervous system that causes itch
4
Q
what is neurogenic itch?
A
itch caused by drug effects on CNS receptors
5
Q
what is psychogenic itch?
A
delusions about itch
