title: Evaluation and treatment of generalized pruritus.
abstract: Generalized pruritus may be symptomatic of dermatologic disease or it can be a manifestation of a systemic disorder. When the cause of generalized pruritus is not immediately evident, careful clinical and laboratory evaluation and close follow-up are needed to ensure appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
authors: Department of Medicine, Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102-1192.
authors: G R
authors: GR
authors: Kantor
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011537:Pruritus / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy