Itching

What is itching?

Itching, also known as pruritus, refers to an unpleasant sensation that causes the need to scratch, commonly called itching by most people. Itching may be localized to a certain area of the body, or can be all over, or generalized.

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Hydroxyzine
70%
of members say that Hydroxyzine is moderately to very effective
19%
of members taking Hydroxyzine report moderate to severe side effects
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