Scrapie (Prurigo)

Scrapie (Prurigo) - a disease from the group of pruritic dermatosis characterized by the appearance of swollen nodules with a sharp itching.

Baby prurigo (strofulyus) occurs between the ages of 5 months. up to 5 years and is usually a cutaneous syndrome, exudative diathesis. Development strofulyusa often caused by food sensitization (milk, chocolate, honey, jam, berries, egg whites, meat soups, spices, smoked), sometimes it is called drug sensitization and helminthic infestation. The primary element is a small bright pink swollen knot in the center of which is formed by a small vial. Eruptions occur in varying amounts, usually localized on the extensor surfaces of the extremities, buttocks, face, accompanied by a strong paroxysmal itching (especially at night), which leads to scratching, sometimes complicated by pyoderma. There may be common phenomena. Process Flow relapsing.

Treatment. Eliminating sensitizing factor, strict diet, calcium preparations, antihistamines, Ascorutinum, water talker, corticosteroid ointment.

Adults Prurigo more common in women aged FAQ. The disease can be caused by food stimuli (acute, smoked and salty foods, alcohol, coffee, honey, chocolate, etc.), Neuro-psychiatric disorders and a variety of common diseases (diabetes, leukemia, tumors of the internal organs, endocrinopathy, etc.). Very itchy pink ekskoriirovannye small nodules are usually located on the extensor surfaces of the forearms, abdomen, back, buttocks. The course of the disease chronic relapsing. Patients are subject to careful examination in order to establish a causal factor.

Treatment. Treatment of the underlying disease, diet, anti-constipation, sedatives and antihistamines, creams with menthol and anestezin, corticosteroid ointment.