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Water-Induced Itching Without Cutaneous SignsAquagenic Pruritus
Albert M. Kligman, MD, PhD;
Malcolm W. Greaves, MD, PhD;
Howard Steinman, MD
Arch Dermatol. 1986;122(2):183-186.
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)
Author Affiliations
From the Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia (Dr Kligman); and the Institute of Dermatology, St John's Hospital for Diseases of the Skin, London (Dr Greaves). Dr Steinman is now with the Department of Dermatology, Veterans Administration Hospital, San Diego.
Footnotes
Accepted for publication May 31, 1985.
Reprint requests to Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (Dr Kligman).
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