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Pruritus ani: etiology and management.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20109637     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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.
Authors:
Katharine W Markell; Richard P Billingham
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Surgical clinics of North America     Volume:  90     ISSN:  1558-3171     ISO Abbreviation:  Surg. Clin. North Am.     Publication Date:  2010 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-01-29     Completed Date:  2010-02-18     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0074243     Medline TA:  Surg Clin North Am     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  125-35, Table of Contents     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
US Army Medical Corps, San Antonio, TX, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Anti-Inflammatory Agents / 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:
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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