Condition Article

Itching

Pruritus, or itchy skin, is tingling or irritation that makes you want to scratch the area. It's a symptom of many health conditions. Learn the causes.

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Definition

Pruritus, or itchy skin, is tingling or irritation that makes you want to scratch the area. It's a symptom of many health conditions. Learn the causes.

Concept record

Canonical title: Itching
Alphabetical key: I
Category: Infectious Disease
Content type: Condition Article
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Pruritus
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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