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. 2009 Jul;2(7):30–36.

Table 1.

Dermatologic causes of pruritus

Xerosis
Atopic dermatitis
Scabies
Dermatitis herpetiformis
Lichen simplex chronicus
Psoriasis
Lichen planus
Contact dermatitis
Fungal infections
Insect bites
Pediculosis
Urticaria
Sunburn
Polymorphous light eruption
Pityriasis rosea
Electrostatic charges (nylon and wool friction)
Plaster of Paris casts
Fiberglass and other irritants