Etymed
pruritus
Definition
a sensation that causes the desire to scratch; itching
Clinical context
A 32-year-old woman presents to the clinic with persistent itching of her hands and feet that has worsened over the past two weeks. She reports that the itching is most severe at night and has been interfering with her sleep. On examination, she has dry, excoriated skin with linear lesions on her fingers and toes.
Mnemonic
PRAISE - Pruritus, Rash, Allergic reaction, Infection, Stress, Eczema