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3-hydroxybutyric acid and Prurigo

3-hydroxybutyric acid has been researched along with Prurigo in 1 studies

3-Hydroxybutyric Acid: BUTYRIC ACID substituted in the beta or 3 position. It is one of the ketone bodies produced in the liver.
3-hydroxybutyric acid : A straight-chain 3-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid comprising a butyric acid core with a single hydroxy substituent in the 3- position; a ketone body whose levels are raised during ketosis, used as an energy source by the brain during fasting in humans. Also used to synthesise biodegradable plastics.

Prurigo: A name applied to several itchy skin eruptions of unknown cause. The characteristic course is the formation of a dome-shaped papule with a small transient vesicle on top, followed by crusting over or lichenification. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Teraki, Y1
Teraki, E1
Kawashima, M1
Nagashima, M1
Shiohara, T1

Other Studies

1 other study available for 3-hydroxybutyric acid and Prurigo

ArticleYear
Ketosis is involved in the origin of prurigo pigmentosa.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1996, Volume: 34, Issue:3

    Topics: 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid; Adolescent; Adult; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1; Feeding and Eating Disorders; F

1996