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benzocaine and Pruritus

benzocaine has been researched along with Pruritus in 7 studies

Benzocaine: A surface anesthetic that acts by preventing transmission of impulses along NERVE FIBERS and at NERVE ENDINGS.
dextran sulfate sodium : An organic sodium salt of dextran sulfate. It induces colitis in mice.
benzocaine : A benzoate ester having 4-aminobenzoic acid as the acid component and ethanol as the alcohol component. A surface anaesthetic, it is used to suppress the gag reflex, and as a lubricant and topical anaesthetic on the larynx, mouth, nasal cavity, respiratory tract, oesophagus, rectum, urinary tract, and vagina.

Pruritus: An intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Immediately after the injection of 100 µg histamine on both arms, subjects received topical treatment and pruritus was subsequently assessed with visual analogue scale (VASpruritus) and Eppendorfer questionnaire."9.20A double-blind, randomized clinical study to determine the efficacy of benzocaine 10% on histamine-induced pruritus and UVB-light induced slight sunburn pain. ( Bauer, M; Lang-Zwosta, I; Nishino, K; Scherzer, T; Schwameis, R; Zeitlinger, M, 2015)
"Methemoglobinemia developed in three dogs after the owners' use of benzocaine-containing products for topical treatment of the dogs' pruritic skin conditions."7.66Benzocaine-induced methemoglobinemia in dogs. ( Burgard, FJ; Harvey, JW; Sameck, JH, 1979)
" Immediately after the injection of 100 µg histamine on both arms, subjects received topical treatment and pruritus was subsequently assessed with visual analogue scale (VASpruritus) and Eppendorfer questionnaire."5.20A double-blind, randomized clinical study to determine the efficacy of benzocaine 10% on histamine-induced pruritus and UVB-light induced slight sunburn pain. ( Bauer, M; Lang-Zwosta, I; Nishino, K; Scherzer, T; Schwameis, R; Zeitlinger, M, 2015)
"Methemoglobinemia developed in three dogs after the owners' use of benzocaine-containing products for topical treatment of the dogs' pruritic skin conditions."3.66Benzocaine-induced methemoglobinemia in dogs. ( Burgard, FJ; Harvey, JW; Sameck, JH, 1979)

Research

Studies (7)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (42.86)18.7374
1990's2 (28.57)18.2507
2000's1 (14.29)29.6817
2010's1 (14.29)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bauer, M1
Schwameis, R1
Scherzer, T1
Lang-Zwosta, I1
Nishino, K1
Zeitlinger, M1
ARNOUS, J2
REY, M2
RACHET, J1
BUSSON, A1
Trager, JD1
Drozdenko, R1
Pennisi, SC1
Minkin, W1
Spivak, H1
Weinstein, S1
Weinstein, C1
Harvey, JW1
Sameck, JH1
Burgard, FJ1
Long, CC1
Marks, R1

Trials

1 trial available for benzocaine and Pruritus

ArticleYear
A double-blind, randomized clinical study to determine the efficacy of benzocaine 10% on histamine-induced pruritus and UVB-light induced slight sunburn pain.
    The Journal of dermatological treatment, 2015, Volume: 26, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Benzocaine; Double-Blind Method; Histamine; Humans; Male; Ointments;

2015

Other Studies

6 other studies available for benzocaine and Pruritus

ArticleYear
[Prolonged anesthetics applied to the treatment of pruritus ani].
    La Semana medica, 1951, May-26, Volume: 27, Issue:22

    Topics: Anesthetics; Benzocaine; Humans; Pruritus; Pruritus Ani; Urethane

1951
[A new prolonged anesthetic; benzocaine-urethane; its use in proctology].
    Archives des maladies de l'appareil digestif et des maladies de la nutrition, 1950, Volume: 39, Issue:2

    Topics: Anal Canal; Anesthesia; Anesthesiology; Anesthetics; Benzocaine; Colorectal Surgery; Humans; Pruritu

1950
What's your diagnosis? Acute vulvar erythema, edema, and pruritus in a young woman.
    Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology, 2005, Volume: 18, Issue:4

    Topics: Acute Disease; Adult; Anesthetics, Local; Benzocaine; Dermatitis, Allergic Contact; Drug Hypersensit

2005
A model to assess the effectiveness of topical antipruritics.
    Skin pharmacology : the official journal of the Skin Pharmacology Society, 1996, Volume: 9, Issue:5

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Anesthetics, Local; Antipruritics; Benzocaine; Evaluation Studies as

1996
Benzocaine-induced methemoglobinemia in dogs.
    Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 1979, Dec-01, Volume: 175, Issue:11

    Topics: Animals; Ascorbic Acid; Benzocaine; Dog Diseases; Dogs; Erythrocytes; Female; Male; Methemoglobinemi

1979
Stratum corneum changes in patients with senile pruritus.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992, Volume: 27, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Baths; Benzocaine; Circadian Rhythm; Cornea; Drug Combinations; Electric Co

1992