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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
5
Moderate
27
Mild
14
None
16

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Generalized itching

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Generalized itching
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Zyrtec 2   Zyrtec: 4%
Diphenhydramine 2   Diphenhydramine: 4%
Canesten HC 2   Canesten HC: 4%
Hydroxyzine 2   Hydroxyzine: 4%
Clotrimazole-hydrocortisone 2   Clotrimazole-hydrocortisone: 4%
Cymbalta 1   Cymbalta: 2%
MimyX 1   MimyX: 2%
Loratadine 1   Loratadine: 2%
Allergy Brand 1   Allergy Brand: 2%
Hydrocortisone 1   Hydrocortisone: 2%
Cetirizine 1   Cetirizine: 2%
Valium 1   Valium: 2%
Equate Antihist Tabs 1   Equate Antihist Tabs: 2%
Fexofenadine 1   Fexofenadine: 2%
Xyzal 1   Xyzal: 2%
Coconut oil 1   Coconut oil: 2%
Triamcinolone topical 1   Triamcinolone topical: 2%
Curel Moisture Lotion 1   Curel Moisture Lotion: 2%
GoldBond medicated cream 1   GoldBond medicated cream: 2%
Cyproheptadine 1   Cyproheptadine: 2%
Singulair 1   Singulair: 2%
Phenergan 1   Phenergan: 2%

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