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Water-Induced Itching Without Cutaneous Signs: Aquagenic Pruritus

Water-Induced Itching Without Cutaneous Signs: Aquagenic Pruritus Abstract • Aquagenic pruritus is now a well-recognized symptom complex, usually of unknown origin. A few prove to have polycythemia rubra vera. We describe an important and distinct subset, termed aquagenic pruritus of the elderly, in which old age, dry skin, and seasonal weather conditions are major factors. Unlike other varieties, aquagenic pruritus of the elderly responds to appropriate local measures. (Arch Dermatol 1986;122:183-186) References 1. Greaves MW, Black AK, Eady RAJ, et al: Aquagenic pruritus . Br Med J 1981;282:2008-2010.Crossref 2. Gilbert HS, Warner PRP, Wasserman LR: A study of histamine myeloproliferative disease . Blood 1966;28:795-806. 3. Fjellner B, Hagarmark O: Pruritus in polycythaemia vera: Treatment with aspirin and possibility of platelet involvement . Acta Dermatol 1979;59:505-512. 4. Salem HH, Van der Wyden MD, Young IF, et al: Pruritus and severe iron deficiency in polycythaemia vera . Br Med J 1982; 285:91-92.Crossref 5. Berlin NI: Polycythemia: I. Introduction . Semin Hematol 1975;12:335-337. 6. Steinman H, Greaves MW: Aquagenic pruritus: An analysis of 36 patients . J Am Acad Dermatol 1985;13:91-96.Crossref 7. Lotti T, Cappugi P, Lattari P, et al: Increased cutaneous fibrinolytic activity in a case of aquagenic pruritus . Int J Dermatol 1984;23:61-62.Crossref http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Dermatology American Medical Association

Water-Induced Itching Without Cutaneous Signs: Aquagenic Pruritus

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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1986 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
ISSN
0003-987X
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1538-3652
DOI
10.1001/archderm.1986.01660140073021
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Abstract

Abstract • Aquagenic pruritus is now a well-recognized symptom complex, usually of unknown origin. A few prove to have polycythemia rubra vera. We describe an important and distinct subset, termed aquagenic pruritus of the elderly, in which old age, dry skin, and seasonal weather conditions are major factors. Unlike other varieties, aquagenic pruritus of the elderly responds to appropriate local measures. (Arch Dermatol 1986;122:183-186) References 1. Greaves MW, Black AK, Eady RAJ, et al: Aquagenic pruritus . Br Med J 1981;282:2008-2010.Crossref 2. Gilbert HS, Warner PRP, Wasserman LR: A study of histamine myeloproliferative disease . Blood 1966;28:795-806. 3. Fjellner B, Hagarmark O: Pruritus in polycythaemia vera: Treatment with aspirin and possibility of platelet involvement . Acta Dermatol 1979;59:505-512. 4. Salem HH, Van der Wyden MD, Young IF, et al: Pruritus and severe iron deficiency in polycythaemia vera . Br Med J 1982; 285:91-92.Crossref 5. Berlin NI: Polycythemia: I. Introduction . Semin Hematol 1975;12:335-337. 6. Steinman H, Greaves MW: Aquagenic pruritus: An analysis of 36 patients . J Am Acad Dermatol 1985;13:91-96.Crossref 7. Lotti T, Cappugi P, Lattari P, et al: Increased cutaneous fibrinolytic activity in a case of aquagenic pruritus . Int J Dermatol 1984;23:61-62.Crossref

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Archives of DermatologyAmerican Medical Association

Published: Feb 1, 1986

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