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Psychogenic Pruritus: When the Mind Causes an Unseen Itch

Psychogenic Pruritus: When the Mind Causes an Unseen Itch

PSYCHOGENIC PRURITUS Understanding Psychogenic Pruritus: A Core Definition Psychogenic pruritus, commonly referred to as functional or psychological itch, represents a highly complex and distressing chronic condition characterized by persistent itching sensations that cannot be primarily attributed to any identifiable dermatological disease, systemic medical illness, or neurological disorder. At its fundamental core, this pathology is intricately […]

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