... Itching at the anus is almost always due to anal or rectal conditions, the most likely of which is hemorrhoids. If there is frequent passage of bright red blood in the stool along with a painful bowel movement, one should look for an anal... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Is the pruritus associated with a generalized rash? Almost every generalized rash may be associated with pruritus, but the most common ones are urticaria, dermatitis ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Is there a vaginal discharge? The presence of a vaginal discharge should suggest candidiasis, trichomoniasis vaginitis, and bacterial vaginitis.
Is there a rash? The presence of a ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Pruritus is the desire to scratch that is induced by unpleasant cutaneous sensations caused by histamines and other endogenous substances. Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common childhood skin diseases; emergencies include severe... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... The differential diagnosis of pruritus is best developed by anatomy. Local conditions such as bites and parasitic infestations (e.g., scabies, hookworms, and schistosomiasis) usually reveal an obvious lesion.
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... The differential diagnosis of a local rash is best approached with the mnemonic VINDICATE.
V—Vascular suggests livedo reticularis, acrocyanosis, gangrene of Raynaud syndrome, necrotic areas
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... Commonly provoking scratching to gain relief, this unpleasant itching sensation affects the skin, certain mucous membranes, and the eyes. Most severe at night, pruritus may be exacerbated by increased skin temperature,... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
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... A pustular rash is made up of crops of pustules — a visible collection of pus within or beneath the epidermis, commonly in a hair follicle or sweat pore. These lesions... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
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... Pruritus with Diagnostic Skin Lesions
Infestation (especially scabies, lice, fleas)
Xerosis (dry skin; for example, secondary to low humidity or
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... Pruritus ani is perianal itching, irritation, or superficial burning. This disorder is more common in males than in females and occurs in adults and children.
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Pruritus
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
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... Commonly provoking scratching to gain relief, this unpleasant itching sensation affects the skin, certain mucous membranes, and the eyes. Most severe at night, pruritus may be exacerbated by increased skin temperature, poor skin... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... A pustular rash is made up of crops of pustules—a visible collection of pus within or beneath the epidermis, commonly in a hair follicle or sweat pore. These lesions vary greatly in size and shape and can... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
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Pruritus
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
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Approach Pruritus, a sense of the need to scratch, is an unpleasant cutaneous sensation that has numerous causes. A... History ... Physical examination ... Diagnostic tests ... Diagnostic assessment
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... Commonly provoking scratching to gain relief, this unpleasant itching sensation affects the skin, certain mucous membranes, and the eyes. Most severe at night, pruritus may be exacerbated by... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... A pustular rash is made up of crops of pustules — visible collections of pus within or beneath the epidermis, commonly in a hair follicle or sweat pore. These lesions vary greatly in size and... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Commonly provoking scratching to gain relief, this unpleasant itching sensation affects the skin, certain mucous membranes, and the eyes. Most severe at night, pruritus may be exacerbated by... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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... A pustular rash is made up of crops of pustules—a visible collection of pus within or beneath the epidermis, commonly in a hair follicle or sweat pore. These lesions vary greatly in size and shape and can be generalized or... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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The differential diagnosis of pruritus is best developed by
anatomy. Local conditions such as bites and parasitic infestations
(e.g., scabies, hookworms, and schistosomiasis) usually reveal an obvious ... Pictures
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The differential diagnosis of a local rash is best approached with the
mnemonic VINDICATE.
V—Vascular lesions suggest livedo
reticularis,... Pictures
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