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Efficacy of Gabapentin in the Management of Pruritus of Unknown Origin
P. D. Yesudian, MRCP;
N. J. E. Wilson, FRCP
Department of Dermatology, The Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust, Liverpool, England
Arch Dermatol. 2005;141:1507-1509.
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INTRODUCTION
Generalized pruritus is a distressing symptom that can occur in several dermatologic and systemic disorders.1 Generalized pruritus of unknown origin is that which affects patients without any underlying dermatologic or systemic disorder and is unassociated with rash. It most commonly occurs in older patients and persists for long periods, from months to years. In many cases, the itching may be due to reduced water content of the skin, without overt dryness. Failure of the normal processing of the itching sensation along the course of central and peripheral sensory pathways may also play a role.2
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An 80-year-old man was initially seen with generalized itching of longer than 12 months’ duration. It was intermittent but affected him daily. There was no associated rash, and the itching had increased in severity during a few months. He had undergone treatment with emollients, topical corticosteroids, and . . . [Full Text of this Article] CASE 2
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