Cyclosporine effective in cholinergic itch- IDOJ Cholinergic itch is a part of the symptom complex which includes cholinergic erythema and cholinergic urticaria. It is characterized by sudden onset of severe itching, burning, or pricking sensations without any visible cutaneous changes. It primarily affects whole body in response to increased core body temperature, sunlight exposure, exercise/physical activities, warm atmosphere/clothing, emotional stress, and hot and spicy food intake. There is a paucity of data on management of cholinergic itch even though it can severely compromise the quality of life.

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