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An itch (Latin: pruritus) is a sensation felt on an area of skin that causes a person or animal to desire to scratch that area. It is a distressing symptom that can cause discomfort. Scratching may cause breaks in the skin that may result in infection.
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Symptom Severities
Treatments Patients Take For Itching (pruritus)
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroxyzine | 3 | 3% |  |
| Triprolidine and psuedoephedrine | 1 | 1% | |