Itching
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Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Itching
When parents mention Itching they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Rashes (any cause) | Often | 131 mentions |
| Red skin | Often | 90 mentions |
| Dry skin | Often | 85 mentions |
| Hives | Often | 26 mentions |
| Sneezing | Sometimes | 21 mentions |
| Bumps on skin | Sometimes | 16 mentions |
| Swelling (anywhere on body) | Sometimes | 14 mentions |
| Being irritable | Sometimes | 12 mentions |
| Runny nose | Sometimes | 10 mentions |
| Physical pain | Sometimes | 9 mentions |
Characteristics of Itching
Itching starts at the following ages...
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How common is Itching?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 17.1% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Itching.
Percentage of kids with Itching by year of age
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This is based on a survey of 544 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Itching “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 2% | 11 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 5% | 27 mentions |
| Weekly | 7% | 39 mentions |
| Monthly | 9% | 54 mentions |
| Annually | 11% | 63 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 19% | 108 mentions |
| Once | 4% | 20 mentions |
| Never | 43% | 247 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 2% | 9 mentions |
| Severe | 3% | 19 mentions |
| Moderate | 12% | 65 mentions |
| Mild | 33% | 181 mentions |
| Not at All | 50% | 270 mentions |
Care of Itching
Parents mention the following approaches to caring for Itching
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1Steroid cream (general) | Positive 4.2 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 2Ointment (general) | Positive 4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 3Hydrocortisone | Positive 3.9 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 4Cream / Lotion (unspecified) | Positive 3.9 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 5Oatmeal bath | Positive 3.9 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 6Cream (general) | Positive 3.8 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
Less common approaches...
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1Allergy testing | Very Positive 5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 2Antihistamines | Very Positive 5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 3Benadryl (diphenhydramine) | Positive 4.3 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 4Betamethasone (topical) | Positive 4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 5Bleach baths | Positive 4 of 5 | Read 1 comments |
| 6Cream / Lotion (prescription) | Positive 4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 7Light therapy (phototherapy) | Neutral 3 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 8Nasal spray (general) | Neutral 3 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
Discussion of Itching
What was your approach to Itching? What were the results?
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