The invention relates to a device for hyperthermal treatment of pruritus by applying a treatment surface with a size between 1 cm2 and 18 cm2, whereby the treatment surface during the treatment phase is held at a temperature between 40℃ and 65℃ for 2 se-conds to 12 seconds, preferably 4 seconds to 6 seconds. The device according to the invention allows a significant relief of itching over large areas of the skin and an effec-tive treatment of pruritus, chronic pruritus, dermatitis, allergies, and cnidarian stings.本發明係關於一種用於藉由施加尺寸在1cm2與18cm2之間的治療表面以進行的瘙癢症的高熱治療之裝置，憑此裝置，該治療表面在治療期之期間在40℃與65℃之間的溫度下維持2至12秒，較佳地4秒至6秒。根據本發明之裝置能明顯緩解大面積的皮膚瘙癢及有效治療瘙癢症、慢性瘙癢症、皮膚炎、過敏症、及刺細胞動物之叮刺。
