Pruritus in Systemic Diseases: A Review of Etiological Factors and New Treatment Modalities

Pruritus is the most frequently described symptom in dermatology and can significantly impair the patient’s quality of life. In 10–50% of adults with persistent pruritus, it can be an important dermatologic clue for the presence of a significant underlying systemic disease such as renal insufficienc...

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Main Authors: Nagihan Tarikci, Emek Kocatürk, Şule Güngör, Ilteriş Oğuz Topal, Pelin Ülkümen Can, Ralfi Singer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/803752