Itching
Age: years old
Gender:
HISTORY:
Presents with a - history of itching
Location is on
Onset was ,
Symptoms include:
Worsening factors:
Alleviating factors: ,
Contributing factors:
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no use of: ,
EXAM:
General appearance: ,
Vital signs: , BP , HR , RR , SpO2 %, Temp °
Skin: on
ASSESSMENT:
DDx: atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, xerosis (dry skin), scabies, psoriasis, lichen planus, urticaria, drug eruption, chronic idiopathic pruritus, cholestatic pruritus, uremic pruritus, aquagenic pruritus, psychogenic pruritus, neuropathic pruritus, iron deficiency anemia, thyroid disorders, diabetes mellitus, lymphoma, HIV infection, hepatitis C, renal failure, pregnancy-related pruritus, insect bites, parasitic infestations, folliculitis
PLAN:
Investigations:
- Blood work: , , , , , , , ,
- Allergy testing
- Stool for ova and parasites
Treatments:
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- Avoidance of irritants and allergens
- Education on proper skin care and avoidance of triggers
Further care:
- Referral to dermatologist
- Referral to allergist
- Follow-up in
- Return if pruritus worsens, if new symptoms develop, or if condition does not improve with treatment
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