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Dryness itch associated with

Itch Associated with Dryness of the Skin the Pathophysiology and Influence of Moisturizers... [Pg.127]

In addition to primary skin processes, itchy xerotic skin can also be induced secondarily. For example, environmental factors such as rapid variations in relative humidity as well as the extremely windy, cold, and dry weather associated with the winter season induce skin dryness and itch. In addition, many commonly used topical products containing soaps, detergents, alcohol, and other irritants as well as hot water alone also lead to dry, itchy skin. [Pg.127]

Pruritus of the elderly is another common dermatosis associated with itch.5 One study has shown that elderly patients with generalized pruritus had a higher degree of skin dryness than in age matched control subjects.6 This study also demonstrated that skin surface conductance, a marker of stratum corneum water content, was decreased in elderly patients with generalized pruritus. The study was also successful in demonstrating an acquired abnormality in keratinization in these patients. This abnormality manifested with increased intracorneal cohesion compared with the controls. Another study showed an increase in histamine release and hypersensitivity in patients with senile pruritus.7 Paradoxically, oral anti-histamines are not very efficacious in the treatment of senile pruritus. [Pg.128]

The adverse effects associated with icodextrin in patients with renal insufficiency over 12 months have been reviewed (2). There were three cases of exfoliative skin reactions in 102 patients. Each was acute and started within 3 days of icodextrin exposure. All resolved promptly on withdrawal. There were two acute blistering reactions on sun-exposed areas, occurring within 3-6 months after icodextrin. Both responded slowly to withdrawal, taking 6-8 weeks to resolve completely. Nine further patients reported some form of minor skin problem (itching, dryness, rash, and blistering). [Pg.1095]

The i-year prevalence of dermatologic hand problems in 1656 home-help-service employees (93% women) was hand eczema, 22.4% dry skin, 64.5% itchy skin, 30.7% erythema and skin irritation, 33.7% papules, 13.4% small blisters between fingers, 9.2% fissures on knuckles, 21.3% fissures in palms, 8.1% fissures around nails or on fingertips, 36.5% swollen, red nail bands, 16.7% flaking nails, 41.0%. Activities associated with most skin problems were personal-hygiene service, washing of clothes and linen and home and window cleaning these caused erythema, itch, dryness and eczema of the skin. Food service was associated with skin dryness and wound... [Pg.978]


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