%0 Journal Article %T Logical Approach to a Child with Chronic Itch %A Uzm. Dr. Mebrure YAZICI %J - %D 2019 %X Abstract Itching, which is a frequent complaint in childhood, effects the quality of life ofboth the patient and their parents. It¡¯s called ¡®chronic itch¡¯ if it lasts more than 6 weeks. Infectious and parasitic agents, immune defficiency syndromes, congenital diseases, malignancies, psychologic factors and systemic diseases as well as various dermatosis and skin diseases may cause itching in children. So a detailed history should be taken and a full physical examination should be carried out. Diagnostic testsare planed according to the presumptive diagnosis. The treatment aproach is determined by the age and the diagnosis of the patient %K £¿ocukluk £¿a£¿£¿ %K ka£¿£¿nt£¿ %K ¨¹rtiker %K egzama %K uyuz %K dermatoz %U http://dergipark.org.tr/ktpd/issue/47818/602891