antipruritic
adj.
relieves itching, prevents itching
Antipruritic
Antipruritics, also known as anti-itch drugs, are
medications that inhibit the
itching (Latin:
pruritus) that is often associated with
sunburns,
allergic reactions,
eczema,
psoriasis,
chickenpox,
fungal infections,
insect bites and stings like those from
mosquitoes,
fleas, and
mites, and
contact dermatitis and
urticaria caused by plants such as
poison ivy (
urushiol-induced contact dermatitis) or
stinging nettle.
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antipruritic
Noun
1. a substance that relieves or prevents itching
(hypernym) local anesthetic, local anaesthetic, local, topical anesthetic, topical anaesthetic
antipruritic
noun & adjective
(substance) which prevents itching
antipruritic
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