Aquagenic pruritus

Aquagener pruritus is a rare skin disease with no clinical abnormalities, the andauerndem in time up to 40 minutes, extensively occurring stinging itching of varying intensity, directly or in close temporal association with the humidification of affected skin manifested by water. Sufferers report from the aquagenic pruritus occur mainly after taking a shower or full baths. However, is also called perspiration as a trigger. Diagnostic and therapeutic delineate is idiopathic pruritus aquagener by:

  • Aquagener pruritus of the elderly (APE = aquagenic pruritus of the elderly )
  • Aquagene urticaria

Word Meaning

The name of the disease is derived from the Latin: Aquagen = triggered by water, and pruritus = itching.

Cause

The etiology of aquagenic pruritus is not known. The symptoms can occur as a result of polycythemia vera.

Treatment

Acute / curative:

  • Locally by applying a capsaicin cream to the affected areas

Preventive / Preventive:

  • As a result of the release of histamine pruritus can be treated with H1 and H2 blockers, such as Claritin ( loratadine ) or cimetidine.
  • PUVA bath photochemotherapy

Self-help

Many sufferers set to curb the itching a short-lasting hot showers, use hot gel pad or hot -air hairdryers immediately after showering. Through the use of clothing and bed linen of cotton, the itching can be prevented or curbed.

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