Pruritus

"Pruritus" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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An intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief.

Descriptor ID	D011537
MeSH Number(s)	C17.800.685 C23.888.885.625
Concept/Terms	Pruritus Pruritus Pruritis Itching

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Diseases [C]
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases [C17]
Skin Diseases [C17.800]
Pruritus [C17.800.685]
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms [C23]
Signs and Symptoms [C23.888]
Skin Manifestations [C23.888.885]
Pruritus [C23.888.885.625]

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Bar chart showing 28 publications over 17 distinct years, with a maximum of 5 publications in 2005

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
1998	1	0	1
2003	1	1	2
2005	5	0	5
2007	1	0	1
2008	1	0	1
2009	0	1	1
2010	1	0	1
2012	1	0	1
2013	3	0	3
2015	2	0	2
2016	0	1	1
2017	0	2	2
2019	1	0	1
2020	0	2	2
2022	0	2	2
2023	0	1	1
2026	0	1	1

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Chu AWL, Wen A, Guyatt GH, Rao M, Bakaa L, Zhao IX, Roldan Y, Spergel JM, LeBovidge J, Boguniewicz M, Martin SA, Lind ML, Silverberg JI, Lio PA, Asiniwasis RN, Wang J, De Benedetto A, Greenhawt M, Wheeler KE, Ong PY, Frazier WT, Nelson H, O'Brien M, Capozza K, Begolka WS, Gardner DD, Schneider LC, Chu DK. Antihistamines for atopic dermatitis (eczema): systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised trials. BMJ. 2026 Jul 29; 394:e100163.

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Maleki-Yazdi KA, Heen AF, Zhao IX, Guyatt GH, Suzumura EA, Makhdami N, Chen L, Winders T, Wheeler KE, Wang J, Spergel J, Silverberg JI, Ong PY, O'Brien M, Martin SA, Lio PA, Lind ML, LeBovidge J, Kim E, Huynh J, Greenhawt M, Frazier WT, Ellison K, Capozza K, De Benedetto A, Boguniewicz M, Begolka WS, Asiniwasis RN, Schneider LC, Chu DK. Values and Preferences of Patients and Caregivers Regarding Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema): A Systematic Review. JAMA Dermatol. 2023 03 01; 159(3):320-330.

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Rosmarin D, Passeron T, Pandya AG, Grimes P, Harris JE, Desai SR, Lebwohl M, Ruer-Mulard M, Seneschal J, Wolkerstorfer A, Kornacki D, Sun K, Butler K, Ezzedine K. Two Phase 3, Randomized, Controlled Trials of Ruxolitinib Cream for Vitiligo. N Engl J Med. 2022 10 20; 387(16):1445-1455.

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Oykhman P, Dookie J, Al-Rammahy H, de Benedetto A, Asiniwasis RN, LeBovidge J, Wang J, Ong PY, Lio P, Gutierrez A, Capozza K, Martin SA, Frazier W, Wheeler K, Boguniewicz M, Spergel JM, Greenhawt M, Silverberg JI, Schneider L, Chu DK. Dietary Elimination for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2022 10; 10(10):2657-2666.e8.

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?zcan D, Se?kin D, Kibaroglu S, Bernhard JD. Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide in notalgia paresthetica: Treatment outcomes in five patients. Dermatol Ther. 2020 07; 33(4):e13462.

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Liu SH, Lapane KL. Scratching the Surface: Itching for Evidence to Reduce Surgical Health Disparities in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. J Rheumatol. 2020 04; 47(4):490-492.

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Armstrong AW, Edson-Heredia E, Naegeli AN, Burge R, Poon JL, Anatchkova M, Sun L, Zhu B, Wyrwich KW. Development of the Psoriasis Symptoms Scale (PSS) in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis: qualitative and quantitative analyses. J Dermatolog Treat. 2020 Aug; 31(5):452-459.

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Varni JW, Nutakki K, Swigonski NL. Speech difficulties and patient health communication mediating effects on worry and health-related quality of life in children, adolescents, and young adults with Neurofibromatosis Type 1. Am J Med Genet A. 2019 08; 179(8):1476-1482.

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Prindaville B, Belazarian L, Levin NA, Wiss K. Pityrosporum folliculitis: A retrospective review of 110 cases. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2018 03; 78(3):511-514.

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Zakharia K, Tabibian A, Lindor KD, Tabibian JH. Complications, symptoms, quality of life and pregnancy in cholestatic liver disease. Liver Int. 2018 03; 38(3):399-411.

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