title: [Itch in systemic diseases].
abstract: The specific features of itch in various systemic diseases are presented. A great variety of its possible mechanisms are shown in some systemic diseases. The basic principles of determination of the causes of itch and its treatment are given.
authors.forename: S V
authors.initials: SV
authors.lastname: German
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002779:Cholestasis / Q000150:complications; D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006402:Hematologic Diseases / Q000150:complications; D019337:Hematologic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications; D010272:Parasitic Diseases / Q000150:complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D011537:Pruritus / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D011602:Psychophysiologic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D051437:Renal Insufficiency / Q000150:complications