Grain itch
Grain itch is a cutaneous condition caused by several types of mites, and characterized by intense pruritus.[1]:454
Grain itch | |
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Other names | Barley itch, Mattress itch, Prairie itch, Straw itch |
Specialty | Dermatology |
See also
- Grocer's itch
- List of cutaneous conditions
- List of mites associated with cutaneous reactions
References
- James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
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