Chapter 8, Problem 6SQ

Summary Introduction

To explain: How glucocorticoids may help to reduce pruritus and examples of conditions for which these drugs may be also helpful.

Concept introduction: Pruritus is commonly referred to as itching. It is a symptom associated with many primary skin disorders (eczema, psoriasis), insect infection, or the use of opiate drugs. It may be an acute or chronic disease, generalized or localized disease, and migratory.