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List the 4 main causes of itch
A
Pruritoceptive
Neuropathic
Neurogenic
Psychogenic
2
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What is pruritoceptive itch?
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Something in skin, usually dryness or irritant, that triggers itch
3
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What is neuropathic itch?
A
Damage to the nervous system that causes itch
4
Q
What is neurogenic itch?
A
Itch caused by drug effects on CNS receptors
5
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What is psychogenic itch?
A
Delusions about itch
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