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Uremic pruritus: Still itching

dc.contributor.authorAŞICIOĞLU, EBRU
dc.contributor.authorKOÇ, MEHMET
dc.contributor.authorsAşicioǧlu E., Kahveci A., Koç M., Özener Ç.
dc.date.accessioned2022-03-15T01:58:30Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-11T11:43:39Z
dc.date.available2022-03-15T01:58:30Z
dc.date.issued2011
dc.description.abstractUremic pruritus is a common complication of chronic renal failure. It affects 50% of patients undergoing hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. The causes of pruritus in uremic patients are still unknown. Xerosis, intradermal microprecipitation of divalent ions, secondary hyperparathyroidism, peripheral neuropathy, allergic reactions, hypersensitivity and histamine have been considered as pathogenetic factors. The cornerstone of therapy for uremic pruritus is regular, intensive, efficient dialysis. Other therapeutic measures include topical emollients, topical capsaicin, systemic antihistaminics, gabapentine and phototherapy.
dc.identifier.doi10.5262/tndt.2011.1001.02
dc.identifier.issn13007718
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11424/247084
dc.language.isoeng
dc.relation.ispartofTurkish Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation Journal
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subjectHemodialysis
dc.subjectItch
dc.subjectUremia
dc.titleUremic pruritus: Still itching
dc.typereview
dspace.entity.typePublication
oaire.citation.endPage13
oaire.citation.issue1
oaire.citation.startPage7
oaire.citation.titleTurkish Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation Journal
oaire.citation.volume20

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