Pruritus simply means itching. It can be associated with several disorders, including dry skin, skin disease, pregnancy, and rarely, cancer. An itch may be confined to just one part of your body ...

Some allergy medicines may cause a severe itching side effect known as pruritus, according to the FDA. Pruritus is the medical term for itching, according to the Cleveland Clinic. The most common ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Bylvay ® (odevixibat) for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients 12 months of age and older with Alagille syndrome (ALGS).