Was ist Pruritus senilis?
Beim Pruritus senilis – umgangssprachlich Altersjuckreiz genannt – (Synonym: Hautjucken im Alter; ICD-10-GM L29. 9: Pruritus, nicht näher bezeichnet; ICD-10-GM L29.
Was ist chronischer Juckreiz?
Wenn die Haut länger als sechs Wochen brennt, spannt oder juckt, sprechen Ärzte von chronischem Juckreiz. Betroffene haben oft einen hohen Leidensdruck: Sie kratzen sich beispielsweise wund oder können nicht mehr richtig schlafen.
Was ist die Hauptursache für Pruritus senilis?
Die häufigste Ursache eines generalisierten Pruritus senilis ist die Austrocknung der Haut.
Welche Medikamente gegen Juckreiz?
Antihistaminika: wie zum Beispiel Dimetindenmaleat oder Mepyramin hemmen die Aktivierung der C-Fasern in der Haut. Sie sind nur bei Histamininduziertem Juckreiz wirksam (Allergie, Nesselfieber, Insektenstiche).
What are the signs and symptoms of nasal pruritus?
Typical symptoms are sneezing, nasal itching, nasal congestion, clear rhinorrhea, and palatal itching. These symptoms can coexist with ocular symptoms of itching, tearing, and redness. Pattern and chronicity is seasonal, perennial, or episodic.
What are the symptoms of nonallergic rhinitis ( Nares )?
Nonallergic rhinitis with eosinophilia syndrome (NARES) is characterized by perennial nasal symptoms and typically presents with prominent nasal congestion, sneezing paroxysms, profuse watery rhinorrhea, nasal pruritus, and occasional loss of smell.1–3 Nasal smears demonstrate eosinophils, but patients are not allergic to environmental allergens.
When does pruritus occur in a systemic disease?
Pruritus in systemic diseases is generalized, which means it can occur all over the body. It is commonly seen in individuals with chronic renal failure or kidney disease and is known as uremic pruritus. Another common systemic occurrence is cholestatic pruritus which can result from diseases of the liver, gallbladder, or biliary tract.
When to see a doctor for pruritus symptoms?
In some cases, pruritus may be a symptom of a serious or life-threatening condition known as anaphylaxis (life-threatening allergic reaction) that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. When should you see a doctor for pruritus?