Neuropathic itch: differential diagnosis

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Neuropathic itch: differential diagnosis. Atopic dermatitis, Bullous pemphigoid, Psoriasis, Urticaria, Pruritus ani. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Dermatological itch

  • Atopic dermatitis
  • Bullous pemphigoid
  • Psoriasis
  • Urticaria
  • Pruritus ani
  • Lichen simplex chronicus

Systemic itch

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Psychogenic itch

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References

  1. Dhand A, Aminoff MJ. The neurology of itch. Brain 2014; 137:313-322.
  2. Cohen AD, Andrews ID, Medvedovsky E, Peleg R, Vardy DA. Similarities between neuropathic pruritus sites and lichen simplex chronicus sites. Isr Med Assoc J 2014; 16:88-90.

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