Methods: A literature review was conducted using the key words pruritus, psychiatric, and
treatment. Results: Three categories of pruritus are described: dermatologic, systemic, and
psychogenic. Peripheral and central nervous system mechanisms of pruritus are reviewed.
Conventional dermatologic treatments for pruritus are contrasted with some of the common
psychopharmacologic treatment modalities that include anxiolytic, antidepressant, and …