| Pruritus ani: etiology and management. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20109637 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Pruritus ani is a dermatologic condition characterized by an unpleasant itching or burning sensation in the perianal region. This article briefly discusses the incidence and classification of pruritus ani followed by a more lengthy discussion of primary and secondary pruritus ani. The important points are summarized and a simple algorithm is provided for the clinical management of pruritus ani. |
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Authors:
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Katharine W Markell; Richard P Billingham |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Surgical clinics of North America Volume: 90 ISSN: 1558-3171 ISO Abbreviation: Surg. Clin. North Am. Publication Date: 2010 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-01-29 Completed Date: 2010-02-18 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0074243 Medline TA: Surg Clin North Am Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 125-35, Table of Contents Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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US Army Medical Corps, San Antonio, TX, USA. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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administration & dosage Antipruritics / therapeutic use Capsaicin / therapeutic use Dermatitis / complications Humans Hydrocortisone / administration & dosage Irritants / administration & dosage Lichenoid Eruptions / diagnosis Methylene Blue / administration & dosage Pruritus Ani / etiology*, therapy* |
| Chemical | |
Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anti-Inflammatory Agents; 0/Antipruritics; 0/Irritants; 404-86-4/Capsaicin; 50-23-7/Hydrocortisone; 61-73-4/Methylene Blue |
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