Causes of Localized Pruritus
| Body Region | Examples |
|---|---|
| Scalp | Pediculosis capitis (lice), psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis |
| Trunk | Contact dermatitis (axillae, waistline), erythrasma (axillae), pediculosis corporis, psoriasis, scabies, seborrheic dermatitis (chest), seborrheic keratoses, urticaria |
| Groin | Candida, contact dermatitis, erythrasma, pediculosis pubis, scabies, tinea cruris |
| Anal region | Candidiasis, contact dermatitis, gonorrhea, hemorrhoids, pinworms, psoriasis, tinea cruris |
| Hands | Contact dermatitis, eczema (atopic, dyshidrotic), scabies |
| Legs | Atopic dermatitis, dermatitis herpetiformis (knees), lichen simplex chronicus (malleoli), nummular eczema, stasis dermatitis |
| Feet | Contact dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, pitted keratolysis, tinea pedis |