Biomaterial Database

The pruritic dermatoses. 1981

A W Nardacci

Systemic diseases that produce itching are listed in Table 1. Control of prurtis in each case depends on control of the fundamental disease. Intolerable itching may require the combined services of a generalist, a dermatologist, an internist or subspecialist. Prurtis is a common symptom, not completely understood, mediated by stimulation of nerve endings in the skin. It may be produced by internal or external stimuli, may be mild or severe, and its cause is often obscure. Treat the symptoms and watch for developments.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D009411	Nerve Endings	Branch-like terminations of NERVE FIBERS, sensory or motor NEURONS. Endings of sensory neurons are the beginnings of afferent pathway to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. Endings of motor neurons are the terminals of axons at the muscle cells. Nerve endings which release neurotransmitters are called PRESYNAPTIC TERMINALS.	Ending, Nerve,Endings, Nerve,Nerve Ending
D011537	Pruritus	An intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief.	Itching,Pruritis
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D012871	Skin Diseases	Diseases involving the DERMIS or EPIDERMIS.	Dermatoses,Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders,Dermatosis,Skin Disease