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benzoic acid and Pruritus

benzoic acid has been researched along with Pruritus in 2 studies

Benzoic Acid: A fungistatic compound that is widely used as a food preservative. It is conjugated to GLYCINE in the liver and excreted as hippuric acid.
benzoic acid : A compound comprising a benzene ring core carrying a carboxylic acid substituent.
aromatic carboxylic acid : Any carboxylic acid in which the carboxy group is directly bonded to an aromatic ring.

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

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Twelve other patients with IgE-mediated allergy were treated by CFS on the lower arm for 1 h and were then pricked with histamine and allergen extracts (wheal volume was measured) and were tested using benzoic acid (nonimmunologic contact urticaria; closed test)."3.71Cutaneous field stimulation of sensory nerve fibers reduces itch without affecting contact dermatitis. ( Wallengren, J, 2002)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Wallengren, J1
Kligman, AM1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for benzoic acid and Pruritus

ArticleYear
Cutaneous field stimulation of sensory nerve fibers reduces itch without affecting contact dermatitis.
    Allergy, 2002, Volume: 57, Issue:12

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Adult; Aged; Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Antifungal Agents; Benzalkoniu

2002
The spectrum of contact urticaria. Wheals, erythema, and pruritus.
    Dermatologic clinics, 1990, Volume: 8, Issue:1

    Topics: Acrolein; Benzoates; Benzoic Acid; Dermatitis, Contact; Erythema; Female; Humans; Pruritus; Sorbic A

1990