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For other uses, see Itch (disambiguation). An itch (Latin: pruritus) is a sensation felt on an area of skin that makes a person or animal want to scratch it. It is a distressing symptom that can cause discomfort. Scratching may cause breaks in the skin that may result in infection. Pruritus can be related to anything from dry skin to undiagnosed cancer. Mechanism The central chemical in itch is histamine, a molecule released by mast cells in the skin. Histamine is the chemical that ...
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Itching Clinical Trials
- Post Burn Pruritus Study
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00137202 - Completed
Itching
- Gabapentin to Treat Itch in Patients with Liver Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00058890 - Completed
Liver Disease; Cholestasis; Cirrhosis; Pruritus; Itching
- NAET Screening for Food Allergy, Sensitivity and Intolerances Using IgE-Specific Antigen Test and NST- NAET®
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00275795 - Completed
Food Sensitivities; Headache; Backache; Indigestion; Eczema, Acne, Hives and Itching of the Skin
Resources
- American Academy of Dermatology
- Anal Itch (MayoClinic)
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