Coolie itch

Coolie itch
Coolie itch
Specialty	Dermatology

Coolie itch is a cutaneous condition caused by Rhizoglyphus parasiticus, characterized by an intense pruritus. It is found in India on tea plantations and causes sore feet.^[1]^: 454

Rhizoglyphus parasiticus is a type of mite.^[2]

References

^ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
^ Alan B. Fleischer (15 January 2000). The clinical management of itching. Informa Health Care. pp. 62–. ISBN 978-1-85070-779-0. Retrieved 30 April 2010.

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[Andrews-1] James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.

[Fleischer2000-2] Alan B. Fleischer (15 January 2000). The clinical management of itching. Informa Health Care. pp. 62–. ISBN 978-1-85070-779-0. Retrieved 30 April 2010.

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Coolie itch

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