Itching powder

Itching powder

Itching powder refers to a group of powders or powder-like substances which induce itching when applied onto human skin. This is usually done as a practical joke or prank to an unsuspecting victim.

The cause of the irritation can be mechanical, such as products containing ground rose hips. Albert MR. Novelty shop "itching powder." "Australas J Dermatol". 1998 Aug;39(3):188-9.] In other cases, the irritant causes contact dermatitis. For instance, a proteolytic enzyme in okra can cause irritation and lesions. Fumi Manda, Kenjiro Tadera, Kohji Aoyana (1992). Skin lesions due to okra ("Hibiscus esculentus" L): proteolytic activity and allergenicity of okra. "Contact Dermatitis" 26 (2), 95–100. ] Another common ingredient is "Mucuna pruriens".G. V. Joglekar, M. B. Bhide J. H. Balwani. An experimental method for screening antipruritic agents. "British Journal of Dermatology". Volume 75 Issue 3 Page 117 - March 1963]

ee also

*Sneezing powder

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