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Itching occurring on entering a warm room after exposure to cold due to desiccation of the skin at low humidity in heated rooms. Xerosis is caused, among other things, by a reduced ability of the epidermis to form lipids. Excessive bathing and showering, with simultaneous abundant use of shower or bath gel, leads to xerosis of the skin and consecutive itching in heated rooms with reduced humidity.
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Frequent itching sympotism with no known prevalence. It is mainly observed in older persons (see Pruritus senilis).
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Lower leg, torso
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Care with moisturising and possibly urea-containing external agents(urea emulsion, hydrophilic 5 or 10% (NRF 11.72.), see also Ichthyosis acquisita (pseudoichthyoses).
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Pruritus cum materia; Senile pruritus; Urea emulsion, hydrophilic 5 or 10% (nrf 11.72.); Winter itch;Outgoing links (5)
Ichthyosis acquisita (pseudoichthyosis); Pruritus; Senile pruritus; Urea emulsion, hydrophilic 5 or 10% (nrf 11.72.); Urea (overview);Disclaimer
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