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Prurigo Nodularis

Tessa B. Mullins  1 , Poonam Sharma  2 , Christopher A. Riley  3 , Hasnain A. Syed  4 , Sidharth Sonthalia  5
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Prurigo Nodularis

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Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic disorder of the skin that is classically seen as multiple, firm, flesh-to-pink-colored nodules commonly located on the extensor surfaces of the extremities. The lesions are very pruritic, and the condition may occur in any age group. It is commonly associated with another disorder of cutaneous hypersensitivity, such as atopic dermatitis or chronic pruritus of diverse origins. The diagnosis is mainly clinical, although certain conditions may simulate it clinically, warranting differentiation. The condition is associated with significant physical and psychological morbidity and is often refractory to treatments. A wide range of general measures, pharmacological approaches, and psychological therapies may be needed in a patient with advanced PN.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Tessa Mullins declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Poonam Sharma declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Christopher Riley declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Hasnain Syed declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Sidharth Sonthalia declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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