One of the most common dermatological problems that we face is pruritus. It is defined as an unpleasant skin sensation giving the individual the great urge to scratch. The occurrence of pruritus in the body may be localized to a specific body area or it can be generalized. The manifestation of pruritus may signal that someone may be experiencing an underlying condition that affects the skin. Pruritus results in damage and scarring on the skin surface. Because damage to the skin surface provides an entry point for microbes, it increases the chance that an infection would occur.A sore, itchy, bleeding anus is commonly referred to as a "hemorrhoid," but may actually be something else. Hemorrhoids can exist alone or in conjunction with fissures, pruritis ani, or even cancer. It is important to learn the differences so that one can choose the best treatment at the event of there occurrence.The occurrence of pruritus on the skin may be caused by a mild skin disorder to a serious systemic disease condition. Irritation or itching may be induced by any material that can be a chemical or physically touching it. When the urge to scratch affects the patient, the excessive scratching episode may lead to further injury to the person.In helping patients who have pruritus it is important to listen to someone who has the condition. This can help pinpoint the origin of the itchy episode or it can tell more about the underlying condition that may be causing the occurrence of the pruritus.
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