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What is the definition of pruritis?
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an unpleasant sensation within the skin which evokes the desire to scratch
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What are two examples of antipruritic rinses?
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-Aveeno Colloidal Oatmeal
-Lime Sulfur Dip |
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What are the side effects of topical glucocorticoids?
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-cutaneous atrophy
-comedones -folliculitis -poor healing -pigment changes -decrease immune response -adrenal suppression -iatrogenic cushings |
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What are the advantages of antihistamines over glucocoticoids for pruritis treatment?
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-most helpful in treatment of type 1 hypersensitivity
-Block H1 receptors |
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What is an advantage of using glucocorticoids for pruritis?
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they are great relief for intense pruritis
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What is the rationale for the use of eicosapentaneoic acid as a dietary supplement for dogs and cats with pruritis?
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-it competes with arachidonic acid in the lipooxygenase and cyclooxygenase pathways resulting in less infalmmatory production of PG's and LT's
-good alternative to glucocorticoids |
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what does the acronym PAIN stand for?
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P-parasites
A-allergies I-inflammation N-Neurogenic(neoplastic,nutritional) |
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