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'''Itchiness''' is the sensation that causes a person the desire or reflex to scratch at their skin. At lower levels, itchiness can occur as a subtle and minor annoyance which is easy to ignore. However, at higher levels, itchiness can become so intense that is incredibly uncomfortable and can even result in the person damaging their skin through repetitive scratching motions. | '''Itchiness''' is the sensation that causes a person the desire or reflex to scratch at their skin. At lower levels, itchiness can occur as a subtle and minor annoyance which is easy to ignore. However, at higher levels, itchiness can become so intense that is incredibly uncomfortable and can even result in the person damaging their skin through repetitive scratching motions. | ||
Itchiness is most commonly induced under the influence of [[dosage#heavy|heavy]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[opioid]] compounds, such as [[heroin]], [[fentanyl]], [[tramadol]], and [[kratom]]. This is due to the way in which opioids activate [[histamine]] receptors and trigger histamine release. An effective technique for counteracting itchiness in cases of substance use is to take an [[antihistamine]] such as [[diphenhydramine]] ('''DPH''', Benadryl). | Itchiness is most commonly induced under the influence of [[dosage#heavy|heavy]] [[dosage|dosages]] of [[opioid]] compounds, such as [[heroin]], [[fentanyl]], [[tramadol]], and [[kratom]]. This is due to the way in which opioids activate [[histamine]] receptors and trigger histamine release. An effective technique for counteracting itchiness in cases of substance use is to take an [[antihistamine]] such as [[diphenhydramine]] ('''DPH''', Benadryl). Conversely, diphenhydramine can cause itching in high doses. | ||
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===See also=== | ===See also=== | ||
*[[Responsible use]] | *[[Responsible use]] | ||
*[[Subjective effects index]] | *[[Subjective effects index]] | ||
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*[[Dissociatives#Subjective_effects|Dissociatives - Subjective effects]] | *[[Dissociatives#Subjective_effects|Dissociatives - Subjective effects]] | ||
*[[Deliriants#Subjective_effects|Deliriants - Subjective effects]] | *[[Deliriants#Subjective_effects|Deliriants - Subjective effects]] | ||
===External links=== | ===External links=== | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itch Itch (Wikipedia)] | |||
[[Category:Physical]][[Category:Uncomfortable]][[Category:Bodily]][[Category:Effect]] | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itch Itch (Wikipedia)] | ||
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Revision as of 19:54, 23 September 2019
Itchiness is the sensation that causes a person the desire or reflex to scratch at their skin. At lower levels, itchiness can occur as a subtle and minor annoyance which is easy to ignore. However, at higher levels, itchiness can become so intense that is incredibly uncomfortable and can even result in the person damaging their skin through repetitive scratching motions.
Itchiness is most commonly induced under the influence of heavy dosages of opioid compounds, such as heroin, fentanyl, tramadol, and kratom. This is due to the way in which opioids activate histamine receptors and trigger histamine release. An effective technique for counteracting itchiness in cases of substance use is to take an antihistamine such as diphenhydramine (DPH, Benadryl). Conversely, diphenhydramine can cause itching in high doses.
Psychoactive substances
Compounds within our psychoactive substance index which may cause this effect include:
- Acetylfentanyl
- Buprenorphine
- Cocoa
- Codeine
- Desomorphine
- Dextromethorphan
- Dextropropoxyphene
- Dihydrocodeine
- Diphenhydramine
- Ethylmorphine
- Fentanyl
- Heroin
- Hydrocodone
- Hydromorphone
- Kratom
- Methadone
- Morphine
- N-Acetylcysteine
- O-Desmethyltramadol
- Oxycodone
- Oxymorphone
- Pethidine
- Tapentadol
- Tianeptine
- Tramadol
- U-47700
See also
- Responsible use
- Subjective effects index
- Psychedelics - Subjective effects
- Dissociatives - Subjective effects
- Deliriants - Subjective effects