psychogenic pruritus
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Etiology
History
- most patients are able to identify a precipitating psychological trigger
Clinical manifestations
- usually confined to the extremities, but may be generalized
- may occur on back
- absence of primary skin lesions
- scattered linear excoriation is most common finding
- hypopigmented scars from scratching is common
Differential diagnosis
Management
- psychotherapy
- doxepin may be useful
- see pruritus
More general terms
Additional terms
References
- ↑ Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 15, 17, 18. American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2009, 2015, 2018.