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	A Closer Look At Eczematous Dermatitis In Athletes
		Pruritis, or generalized itching, is the most common presenting skin complaint.
		Since pruritis may be caused by a particular skin disease or may occur without evidence of any specific skin disorder, diagnosis can be challenging for the clinician.
		Patients often complain of pruritis that is much greater than one might expect from the appearance of the lesion.
	www.podiatrytoday.com /article/3592 (1685 words)

	Pruritis (Body Itching) reaction to hep b vaccine, please help
		Pruritis is just not iching, its a very serious side effect of a mal-functioning liver.
		Pruritis, true pruritis, takes more than a lotion, and can be so bad that the only cure is a transplant.
		Pruritis is logged with Glaxco Smith Kline as a very rare 0.03 to 0.05% side effect of the vaccine, but they have been unhelpful in providing detailed info, except to say it will eventually fade.
	www.medhelp.org /forums/Hepatitis/messages/35792.html (1429 words)

	Allergy & Asthma Disease Management Center: Ask the Expert: Pruritis
		Pruritis is a common and often challenging adverse effect of hemodialysis, often occurring in patients who already have uremia-associated pruritis to be begin with.
		It is possible that no pruritis was felt during the in- patient hemodialysis because: 1) a different type of dialyzing membrane was used in the hospital or 2) some medication or other pneumonia-related factor blunted the itching sensation during that hospitalization.
		Chronic generalized pruritis without a rash is often a puzzling, frustrating situation for both patient and treating physician.
	www.aaaai.org /aadmc/ate/pruritis.html (5885 words)

	Composition and method for treatment and prevention of pruritis - Patent 7001622
		The method for prophylaxis and treatment of inflammation and/or pruritis, said method comprising administering an inflammation and/or pruritis prophylaxis or treatment effective amount of at least a portion of pussy-toes leaf extract to a patient in need of such treatment.
		Pruritis is a frequent manifestation of localized skin disorders caused by hypersensitivity reactions such as allergic reactions to insect bites or to environmental allergens, urticaria, dermatoses of fungal and bacterial origins, ectoparasite infections, and hemorrhoids.
		Pruritis may also be a symptom caused by systemic diseases, including, for example, hypothyroidism, thyrotoxicosis, mucocandiasis in diabetes mellitus, and Hodgkin's disease.
	www.freepatentsonline.com /7001622.html (2990 words)

	Pruritis (Itch) - Pruritis Ani causes, symptom, treatment
		Pruritis is associated with underlying systemic illnesses or a bothersome itch.
		Pruritis, or generalized itch, is a source of serious discomfort and distress in a significant minority of people living with AIDS.
		Pruritis is frequently a difficult problem both in establishing a cause and treating effectively.
	www.diseasesatoz.com /pruritis.htm (531 words)

	The Answer Page
		This is a pregnancy-specific disorder that is characterized by generalized pruritis, mild jaundice, and intrahepatic cholestasis in late pregnancy (1-3).
		Pruritis typically develops after 20 weeks' gestation, is prominent on the arms, legs, and trunks (including palms and soles), and tends to worsen at night.
		The diagnosis of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy is established mainly on a clinical basis with a history of intense generalized pruritis in the latter half of pregnancy with or without mild jaundice.
	www.theanswerpage.com /obgyn/answer.lasso?rec=34150 (421 words)

	Pruritus (Itchy Skin) and HCV
		Determine the characteristics of pruritis in a selected population of patients with positive hepatitis C virus serology.
		In a retrospective study, we re-examined outpatient reports for patients who consulted for pruritis from January 1993 to April 1996 and were followed in a hepatology unit for hepatitis C infection.
		Pruritis in our patient population was generally associated with non-specific excoriations, prurigo or xerosis in 19 cases (70 p.
	www.hepcprimer.com /more/itchy.html (565 words)

	Pruritis (Itch) - Pruritis Ani Information
		A Pruritis is a medical term for itching.
		Pruritis is defined as a sensation that provokes the desire to scratch.
		Pruritis is usually secondary to subtle dry skin, but it may be a manifestation of an internal condition.
	www.cosmeticsdiary.com /pruritis.htm (426 words)

	Pruritis \| DoctorNDTV: Health Information on Pruritis
		Pruritis can be a symptom of certain skin diseases, and sometimes a manifestation of an internal process.
		In other patients where there is no evidence of skin or internal disease, pruritis may be due to faulty processing of the itch sensation within the nervous system.
		Although pruritis is an often disrupting and disabling symptom it generally responds well to treatment.
	www.doctorndtv.com /topicsh/Pruritis.asp (482 words)

	Skin
		The exact type of nerves that result in pruritis, and their association with other portions of the nervous system is poorly appreciated at this time.
		Remember, histamine was one of the mediators listed for pruritis; antihistamines prevent the release of histamine from the stimulated source cells or the binding of histamine to a site that, in turn results in the release of histamine.
		The most common clinical signs associated with mast cell tumors are gastrointestinal (vomiting, diarrhea, ulcers..bleeding or not), pruritis, non-healing wounds, bleeding problems, edema (due to leakage of fluid or blood within tissues), and in acute or peracute situations, symptoms of impending or ongoing shock.
	www.newmanveterinary.com /Skin.html (5671 words)

	Pruritis - Blaine Labs
		Pruritis is the sensation that makes a person want to scratch.
		This means the severity of pruritis will vary from person to person depending on how their body interprets the itch sensation.
		To completely be rid of the pruritis the underlying condition must be cured.
	www.blainelabs.com /article-pruritis.php (278 words)

	Liver Disease and Alagille Syndrome \| Alagille Syndrome Clinical Care Program - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
		Pruritis and xanthomata can have a significant impact on quality of life.
		Bile flow may be stimulated with ursodeoxycholic acid, but in many patients the pruritis continues.
		Care should be taken to keep the skin hydrated with emollients, and fingernails should be trimmed to avoid skin damage from itching.
	www.chop.edu /consumer/jsp/division/generic.jsp?id=76557 (380 words)

	Chinese Natural Herbs - TriSnake Itch-Removing Pills
		General pruritis is a common frequently occurring disease.
		Every time the human body is invaded by such external factors as wind, chill, dampness or hotness and dryness, or if you usually have a liking for fried or hot foods, or due to the allergy caused by taking drugs, local or general pruritis may probably occur.
		General pruritis, rheumatic pruritis, prurigo, acne, allergic dermatitis, poor appetite, agitation and insomnia, vulva or scrotal pruritis with hotness and dampness as well as leukorrhea.
	www.chinesenaturalherbs.com /herb_pages/trisnake.asp (289 words)

	Intolerable pruritis in an HIV-infected man. Clearinghouse, P.O. Box 6003, Rockville, MD 20849-6003. 800-458-5231 ext. ...
		Scabies, frequently overlooked as a cause of severe pruritis in HIV infection, manifests atypically in HIV-infected individuals.
		Its spectrum ranges from pruritis with minimal or no cutaneous signs to the widespread, thick, crusted plaques called crusted or Norwegian scabies.
		Diagnosis requires microscopic inspection of a skin scraping or a biopsy, though response to empiric treatment with antimite agents may also be diagnostic.
	www.aegis.com /aidsline/1995/oct/M95A0963.html (401 words)

	Atopy (Inhalant Allergy)
		The pruritis may vary in intensity at different
		the fall and winter as the degree of pruritis depends on the level of allergens
		pruritis and causes the dog to itch and scratch even more, further damaging the
	www.healthyhomesforkidsandpets.com /articles/atopy.html (986 words)

	:: East West Acupuncture :: Pruritis :: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In one descriptive study of eight patients with severe uremic pruritis, acupuncture achieved virtually total relief of itch within the first four treatments in seven out of eight.
		Another study of acupuncture for uremic pruritis related to end-stage renal failure showed significant improvement in severity and frequency of itch and disturbance of sleep.
		Acupuncture has also been reported to bring relief to sufferers of chronic pruritis vulvae and chronic urticaria (Huang et al 1987, Gao 1991).
	www.eastwestacupuncture.net /pruritis.htm (148 words)

	P - Pruritis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Pruritis is the name for itchiness that causes pets to scratch.
		Several chemical reactions occur in the skin that stimulate the nerves, causing the brain to feel the itch.
		This page is authored by Dr Michael Richards, DVM and produced by TierCom, Inc.
	www.vetinfo.com /dencyclopedia/depruritis.html (331 words)

	Therapeutic Areas
		Pruritis ani is a chronic itching of the skin around the anus.
		The skin in this region is exposed to irritating digestive products in the stool; this may lead to an itchy rash that is often worse at night.
		S.L.A. Pharma AG is conducting research and development of a new unique barrier cream aimed at protecting the skin from faecal irritants.
	www.slapharma.com /therapeutic/projects-Pruritis_ani.html (211 words)

	pruritis
		i've had progressively worsening pruritis for the past 2 months.
		with my last pregnancy i had cholestatic pruritis in the last trimester.
		First, don't expect too much of us; this is a patient to patient forum dealing with Hepatitis, mostly HepC.
	www.medhelp.org /forums/Hepatitis/messages/37542.html (515 words)

	Hepatitis vaccine reaction Generalized pruritis (Itching) - HealthBoards
		If anyone has had generalized Pruritis from this vaccine please post.
		Well the good news I guess is that I am now immune to hep B. My Titer level 150 IU/ML is immune, which my doctor says is a good antibody response.
		Pruritis seems to be getting a bit better since the prednisone and antihistamine intervention 7 days ago, but in no way has the Pruritis reaction that started 7 weeks ago resolved yet.
	www.healthboards.com /boards/showthread.php?t=133585 (1281 words)

	Itching Pruritis Specialist Dermatologist Delhi Treatment Cure Skin Permanent Scar Pigmented Spot Allopathic Alopathic ...
		In the anal and vulvar region itching (pruritis) may be secondary to an underlying disorder, in addition to local causes as.
		Persistent itching (pruritis) along the medial border of the shoulder blades is a disturbing complaint.
		generalized itching (pruritis) is a prominent features of many cutaneous diseases or a menifestation of numerous systemic disorders.
	www.diabetesthyroidhormone.com /Skin/ItchingPruritisTreatmentDelhi.htm (803 words)

	Pruritis Ani
		Pruritis ani is a condition in which itching around the rectum occurs.
		When pruritis ani occurs, patients tend to wash the area repeatedly and vigorously.
		It is not meant to be a substitute for physician care, instructions or information from physicians for any individual.
	www.gastromd.com /education/print_pruritisani.html (287 words)

	Hepatitis vaccine reaction Generalized pruritis (Itching) - Page 2 - HealthBoards (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Is there anyone out there who can help me with some suggestions for this Pruritis reaction to the hep B vaccine and when it might go away, surely someone else has had a similar experience??
		The pruritis now seems to be on off throughout the day.
		I am also starting massage and accupuncture to reduce the stress this is causing and hopefully reduce the intensity of the itching with stress relief.
	www.healthboards.com /boards/showthread.php?p=2675419#post2675419 (428 words)

	Alleviating the Itch-Scratch Cycle in Atopic Dermatitis -- Mahtani et al. 46 (4): 373 -- Psychosomatics
		pruritis has also been studied in four case reports in which
		resolution of the pruritis with doses as low as 15 mg/day.
		both antidepressants and neuroleptics for pruritis and scratching.
	psy.psychiatryonline.org /cgi/content/full/46/4/373 (901 words)

	Pruritis
		It may be associated with underlying systemic illnesses or may be a bothersome itch.
		A persistent pruritis should always be investigated by a physician.
		This differs from urticaria which is associated with wheals, flares, and reddening.
	www.thedoctorsdoctor.com /diseases/pruritis.htm (2739 words)

	Treatment Protocol for Pruritis in ESRD - Promoting Excellence
		This treatment protocol was created to address and manage occurrence of pruritis in patients with end stage renal disease.
		This protocol was made available at the clinics and renal unit nursing stations.
		Promoting Excellence in End-of-Life Care was a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation dedicated to long-term changes in health care institutions to substantially improve care for dying people and their families.
	www.promotingexcellence.org /i4a/pages/Index.cfm?pageID=3404 (502 words)

	Pruritis Ani - Anal Itching
		Pruritis ani, or anal itching is one of the most common complaints related to anal pathology.
		If the irritated inflamed skin is washed with soap (especially those that contain perfume or deodorant) the problem is compounded.
		People with pruritis ani should have a complete evaluation to exclude serious anal or rectal disease that may require medical or surgical treatment.
	www.advancedsurgical-sd.com /conditions/pruritis_ani.html (209 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Allowing your pet a good quality of life, by controlling the itching, is worth the small risk of using prednisone and related compounds.
		These are the methods we use to treat pruritis, the itchiness that causes your dog or cat to scratch.
		It may take several tries to work out the proper drug and dosage schedule for your pet, but is worth the effort.
	www.vetinfo4cats.com /cpruritis.html (2197 words)

	Pruritis Ani
		Pruritis ani is an intense itching in and around the anus.
		The irritation in and around your anus can be a temporary condition or it may be more persistent or bothersome.
		Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
	healthlibrary.epnet.com /GetContent.aspx?token=9cc295f8-f3b0-4b15-99b3-beb1e6cbe599&chunkiid=100536 (382 words)

	Mites, Scabies, Mange - Treatment - AnimalHealthChannel
		Scabies, also known as sarcoptic mange, is sudden, localized, very intense itching (pruritis) caused by Sarcoptes mites.
		After hatching, the nymphs and larvae feed on the skin.
		Intense pruritis is caused by the burrowing and hypersensitivity (allergic) reaction to the secretions of the mites.
	www.animalhealthchannel.com /fleasticksmites/mites/scabies.shtml (420 words)

	QLav Portable Bidet for Pruritis Care - Comparisons and Considerations
		Aside from regular dry toilet paper, there are three or four alternative methods currently available for personal cleanliness and hygiene.
		This page will take you through these methods to give you an idea of what is out there and how it relates and compares to the QLav as a hygiene solution for such problems as vaginal odor relief, pruritis (severe itching), hemorrhoid care and feminine hygiene for those travelling.
		The most common method for general toilet, dry toilet paper is composed of thin fibers which are actually cells from the pine tree.
	www.qlav.com /comparisons.html (528 words)

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