Systemic
Medications
Skin Conditions / Rashes
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This condition, marked by high glucose levels, can cause itching particularly in the lower legs.
What is diabetes mellitus?
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This class of medications, used to treat high cholesterol, can sometimes cause itching as a side effect
What are statins?
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This chronic autoimmune condition leads to the rapid buildup of skin cells, resulting in thick, silvery scales and itchy, dry patches.
What is Psoriasis?
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This type of allergic reaction occurs when the skin comes into direct contact with an allergen
What is contact dermatitis?
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Pruritus is a common symptom in this condition due to the accumulation of waste products like urea in the blood
What is renal failure / CKD?
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These controlled pain-relieving drugs (class) can cause itching due to histamine release
What are opiates?
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This condition, AKA neurodermatitis, involves thickened, scaly patches of skin that result from repeated scratching
What is lichen simplex?
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This viral infection causes a painful, itchy rash that typically appears on one side of the body
What is shingles / herpes zoster?
3
This deficiency can lead to itching and restless legs
What is iron deficiency anaemia?
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This type of hypertension medication (class) can cause itching in some patients
What are ace-inhibitors?
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This common chronic condition, especially prevalent in children, causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin
What is atopic dermatitis / eczema?
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This contagious skin infection caused by a mite burrowing under the skin leads to intense itching, especially at night
What is scabies?
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Severe itching is a common symptom in this condition, which affects the lymphatic system.
What is lymphoma?
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This medication, used to prevent and treat malaria, can case itching as a side effect
What is chloroquine?
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This chronic inflammatory condition often appears as purple, flat-topped bumps on the wrists and lower legs
What is lichen planus?
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These raised, red, itchy welts on the skin can appear suddenly due to allergic reactions, stress or other triggers.
What is urticaria / hives?
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This condition can cause itching in 40% of patients, especially after a hot bath or shower without visible changes to the skin
What is polycythaemia vera?
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Used to treat various types of cancer, these can lead to paraneoplastic syndromes that cause itching
What are chemotherapy agents?
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This type of eczema, aka statis dermatitis, is caused by poor circulation in the lower legs and often affects the elderly
What is venous eczema?
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This intensely itchy skin condition is linked to gluten sensitivity and presents as blisters on the elbows, knees and buttocks
What is dermatitis herpetiformis?