Abstract
Pruritus is a common symptom that evokes scratching [1]. Pruritus is a problem commonly experienced by the elderly. Multiple factors may cause this problem. Excoriations (scratches) may be localized, generalized, or limited by mobility of the patient.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
References
Denamn ST. A review of pruritus. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1986;14:375.
Johannsen A, Ruszkowski A. Dermatologic nursing essentials: a core curriculum. 2nd ed. Pitman: Dermatology Nurses’ Association; 2003.
Demling RH, DeSanti L. Topical doxepin cream is effective in relieving severe pruritus caused by burn injury: a preliminary study. Wounds. 2001;13(6):210–5.
Goodheart H. Goodheart’s photoguide to common skin disorders. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2009.
Malott KR, Stedinger SL. Pruritus. In: Newcomer VD, Young Jr EM, editors. Geriatric dermatology: clinical diagnosis and practical therapy. New York: Igaku-Shoin; 1989. p. 206–26.
Norman R. Causes and management of xerosis and pruritus in the elderly. Annals of Long-Term Care. 2001;9(12):35–40.
Norman R. Xerosis and pruritus in the elderly. Dermatol Ther. 2003;16(3):254–9.
Bernhard J, editor. Itch mechanisms and management of pruritus. New York: McGraw-Hill; 1994.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2014 Springer-Verlag London
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Norman, R.A., Young, E.M. (2014). Pruritus. In: Atlas of Geriatric Dermatology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4579-0_11
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4579-0_11
Published:
Publisher Name: Springer, London
Print ISBN: 978-1-4471-4578-3
Online ISBN: 978-1-4471-4579-0
eBook Packages: MedicineMedicine (R0)