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Generalized itching Report
Itching, also known as pruritus, refers to an unpleasant sensation that causes the need to scratch, commonly called itching by most people. Itching may be localized to a certain area of the body, or can be all over, or generalized.
What we've learned from patients who report Generalized itching
Symptom severities
|
Severe
|
6 |  |
|---|---|---|
|
Moderate
|
17 |  |
|
Mild
|
10 |  |
|
None
|
9 |  |
What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Generalized itching
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone topical | 1 |  |
|
| Zyrtec | 1 | |
|
| Hydroxyzine HCL | 1 | |
|
| Valium | 1 | |
|
| Diphenhydramine | 1 | |
|
| Cyproheptadine | 1 | |
|
| Singulair | 1 | |
|
| MimyX | 1 | |
|
| Phenergan | 1 | |
|
| Allergy Brand | 1 | |
|
| Hydrocortisone | 1 | |
|
| Cetirizine HCl | 1 | |
|
| Curel Moisture Lotion | 1 | |
|
| Equate Antihist Tabs | 1 | |
Report created on February 11, 2012.