noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
prurigo; itchy rash
Medical term for a skin condition characterized by intensely itchy bumps or rash. Often used in dermatology contexts. Compare with 蕁麻疹 (じんましん), which is hives/urticaria.
See also: 蕁麻疹
痒疹の治療にはステロイド外用薬が使われることがあります。
Topical steroids may be used to treat prurigo.
痒疹様の症状が長期間続く場合は皮膚科を受診して
If prurigo-like symptoms persist for a long time, please see a dermatologist.
蕁麻疹 refers to hives (urticaria), which are typically transient, raised, itchy welts, while 痒疹 is a chronic condition with persistent itchy bumps.
Compound of 痒 (itch) and 疹 (rash, eruption). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is used in modern medical Japanese.