psychogenic pruritus

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Etiology

History

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

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References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 15, 17, 18. American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2009, 2015, 2018.