Approach to the Patient with Itching

Abstract

Pruritus is an unpleasant sensation which is found in various dermatologic and systemic diseases. Dermatological investigation is mandatory in conditions with dermal lesions. Severe systemic disorders may be found in patients with pruritus without dermal lesions. For this reason, after a through medical history and examination, laboratory and radiological examinations may be required.

Keywords

• Pruritus
• itching
• systemic disorders
• dermatologic disorders