Pruritus and Excoriations with No Primary Skin Lesions Jeffrey P. Callen (Generalized Pruritus ICD-9 698.9; Lichen Simplex Chronicus ICD-9 698.3; Prurigo Nodularis ICD-9 698.3) Symptoms and Signs Many patients complain…

Stasis Dermatitis Lawrence Charles Parish (ICD-9 454.1) Symptoms and Signs Stasis dermatitis may initially cause an aching or gnawing feeling in the legs. Itching and burning are often intense enough…

Dyshidrotic Eczema Lawrence Charles Parish (ICD-9 705.81) Symptoms and Signs Patients with dyshidrotic eczema complain of itching or burning, which is sometimes intense. The hallmark of dyshidrotic eczema is deep-seated,…

Pediculosis Lawrence Charles Parish (ICD-9 132.0 CAPITIS; 132.2 PUBIS; 132.1 CORPORIS) Symptoms and Signs Pediculosis can be very pruritic. There are three forms in humans: pediculosis pubis caused by Phthirus…

Scabies Lawrence Charles Parish (ICD-9 133.0) Symptoms and Signs Scabies causes severe itching, especially at night, when there are fewer distractions. (It is sometimes called the “7-year itch” because it…

Contact Dermatitis Lawrence Charles Parish (ICD-9 692.9) Symptoms and Signs Contact dermatitis causes itching and burning. It is characterized by redness, which can progress to vesiculation, oozing, weeping, scaling, and…

Atopic Dermatitis Lawrence Charles Parish (ICD-9 691.8) Symptoms and Signs The hallmark of atopic dermatitis (AD) is itching, which can be severe. AD is characterized by redness, scaling, and lichenification….

Proper Use of Topical Corticosteroids Andrew J. Scheman Warning It is unusual to begin a pharmacology or formulary section with a warning. Warnings are generally reserved for the end. But…