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  Pruritus, or itching, is a prevalent complaint that dermatologists and primary care physicians frequently encounter. It is one of the most common dermatological issues, and although generally considered harmless, it can negatively impact a patient's well-being and become debilitating when severe. The dermatologic causes of pruritus include conditions such as xerosis (dry skin), atopic dermatitis, scabies, dermatitis herpetiformis, lichen simplex chronicus, psoriasis, lichen planus, contact dermatitis, fungal infections, insect bites, pediculosis (lice infestation), urticaria (hives), sunburn, polymorphous light eruption, pityriasis rosea, as well as triggers like electrostatic charges from nylon and wool friction, plaster of Paris casts, fiberglass, and other irritants. The itch can be classified into four categories: cutaneous itch, neuropathic itch, neurogenic itch, and psychogenic itch. Cutaneous itch, also known as pruritoceptive itch, is caused by skin inflammation. Neurop...

 Pruritus, or itching, is a prevalent complaint that dermatologists and primary care physicians frequently encounter. It is one of the most common dermatological issues, and although generally considered harmless, it can negatively impact a patient's well-being and become debilitating when severe. The dermatologic causes of pruritus include conditions such as xerosis (dry skin), atopic dermatitis, scabies, dermatitis herpetiformis, lichen simplex chronicus, psoriasis, lichen planus, contact dermatitis, fungal infections, insect bites, pediculosis (lice infestation), urticaria (hives), sunburn, polymorphous light eruption, pityriasis rosea, as well as triggers like electrostatic charges from nylon and wool friction, plaster of Paris casts, fiberglass, and other irritants. The itch can be classified into four categories: cutaneous itch, neuropathic itch, neurogenic itch, and psychogenic itch. Cutaneous itch, also known as pruritoceptive itch, is caused by skin inflammation. Neuropath...