SMJ articles in the category "pruritus"

Case Report

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis in an Elderly Man with Normal Liver Tests

Abstract:Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a cholestatic liver disease that usually presents in middle-aged women. Women are about ten times more commonly affected than men. The case of a 78-year-old man with PBC who presented with pruritus is discussed. Liver biopsy and antimitochondrial antibody serology were diagnostic of early-stage PBC.

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Review Article

Treatment Options for the Relief of Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria Symptoms

Chronic urticaria is a cutaneous condition in which recurrent pruritic wheals (hives) manifest on the body and typically last for longer than 6 weeks. Chronic urticaria, including physically induced urticarias, such as cold, solar exposure or delayed pressure urticaria, is estimated to occur in approximately 25% of urticaria patients. Of…

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Original Article

Sleep Disturbance in Patients with Lichen Simplex Chronicus and Its Relationship to Nocturnal Scratching: A Case Control Study

Background: Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) is a common pruritic disorder resulting from repeated rubbing and scratching. Nighttime pruritus is a common feature in LSC and may disrupt the sleep pattern. The aim of this study is to determine whether there are sleep abnormalities in patients with LSC. Patients and Methods:…

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