Pruritus Symptoms, Causes & More
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Preventing Pruritus
Taking steps to prevent dry skin may help keep pruritus at bay. This may include drinking plenty of fluids, installing a humidifier in the home, using lukewarm water for bathing and using moisturizers and sunscreen regularly.6‘Pruritus (Itchy Skin).’ Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/11879-pruritus
People with known allergies that may lead to pruritus should try to avoid triggering products and situations and take necessary medications as directed. If an underlying condition is causing dry skin, taking steps to control or eliminate it may help prevent pruritus.4Staff, Familydoctor.org Editorial. ‘Pruritus: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment.’ Familydoctor.org, 21 Sept. 2020, familydoctor.org/condition/pruritus/
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