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Why is the control of pruritis?
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See below: I assume you mean what is the control of pruritis? Pruritis is a symptom, one must treat the underlying cause. Treatment of pruritus can be grouped into four categories: 1.Patient education and minimizing or eliminating provocative factors. 2.Application of topical preparations. 3.Systemic therapy. 4.Physical treatment modalities.
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