Chronic Pruritus

Chronic Pruritus is indexed under Dermatologic, Pruritic Conditions. Also known as chronic itch, pruritus of unknown origin.

US prevalence

~15% of adults report chronic itch; ~1% have debilitating chronic pruritus Source: AAD; IFSI. This figure comes from a professional society, registry, or study rather than a federal source. Label: REPORTED.

ICD-10-CM codes

L29.9

Typical onset

Increases with age; common >65

Course

managed

Body systems

dermatologic

Sex differences

Slightly more common in women

Racial and ethnic differences

Limited data; often underrecognized

What this page does not establish

These figures describe populations, not individuals, and none of them is a diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. Prevalence estimates are approximate and reflect published ranges. Disparity figures are reported patterns, not causes.

Taxonomy last reviewed 2026-05-19. Each figure on the interactive page carries its own source and retrieval date, which can be later than this review.

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