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Pruritus in children

Alexander K C Leung

University of Calgary Medical Director Asian Medical Centre (affiliated with the University of Calgary Medical Centre)

Byron E Wong

Alberta Children's Hospital

Paul Y H Chan

Medical Staff Asian Medical Centre

Helen Y H Cho

Medical Staff Asian Medical Centre

Pruritus is the most common of all dermatological complaints. Although pruritus is usual ly due to a primary skin disease, it may be a manifestation of a systemic illness. The major ity of causes can be diagnosed from the history and physical examination. Laboratory inves tigations are usually not necessary Treatment should be directed at the underlying cause whenever possible.

Key Words: Itchiness • aetiology • clinical evaluation • treatment

The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health, Vol. 118, No. 5, 280-286 (1998)
DOI: 10.1177/146642409811800513
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