Pruritus endocrinologicalL 29.9

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Endocrinological itching; Itching endocrinological, pruritus endocrinoloigscher

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Endocrinological itching; itching endocrinological, pruritus endocrinoloigscher;

  • Itching may occur in the following endocrinological disorders:
  • diabetes mellitus (see also diabetes mellitus skin changes)
  • Hyper/hypothyroidism (see also thyroid gland diseases Skin changes)
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Estrogen deficiency states (menopause)

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Hyperthyroidism as well as hypothyroidism can lead to generalized itching. In hypothyroidism, the accompanying xerosis of the skin seems to play a reinforcing role.

Secondary hyperparathyroidism appears to play a role in nephrogenic itching.

Hormonal factors play a role in postmenopausal genital itching. Hormone substitution is an effective treatment option in this case.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer