[Pharma-clinics. How I treat ... pruritus by an antihistamine].
Pruritus is a symptom originating from multiple etiologies. Its pathogeny involves various mediators including histamine. Antihistamines, particularly the anti-H1 type can improve a few pruritic disorders. However, they do not compare with specific etiology based therapies. Choosing an antihistamine relies on the balance between efficacy and unwanted side effects which are sometimes serious.
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Service de Dermatopathologie, Université de Liège.
Henry
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Piérard-Franchimont
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D003657:Decision Making; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D011537:Pruritus / Q000188:drug therapy*
D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists