Medically reviewed by Leah Ansell, MD Itching is usually harmless and is often caused by dry skin. It can sometimes be caused ...

PUPPP stands for pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy. Also known as polymorphic eruption of pregnancy (PEP), it is one of the most common types of rash you can get during pregnancy.

A 66-year-old man was referred to our dermatology clinic for a 6-year history of a progressive pruritic rash, refractory to prescribed treatments. On examination, he had widespread follicular papules ...

Joya Griffin, DVM, DACVD, reminds Fetch Charlotte 2025 attendees to maintain a strong foundation when it comes to diagnosing ...

Joya Griffin, DVM, DACVD, discusses available treatment options for patients with pruritus, plus factors to consider when ...

"Oral antihistamines like Benadryl, Zyrtec, or Claritin may also be needed to help alleviate any pruritic symptoms associated with your dry skin." Cool Off: Ease symptoms of a shower rash by ...

A Rash on Nearly Half of His Body for Years An older man presents with a worsening diffuse rash that now covers 30%-40% of his body surface area. The occasionally pruritic rash has been present ...

Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (polymorphic eruption of pregnancy, toxic erythema of pregnancy, toxemic rash of pregnancy, late onset prurigo of pregnancy). Intrahepatic ...