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How do i get rid of prurigo ?

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 PRURIGO : The term  prurigo refers to intensely itchy spots . It may be used when the cause is known or to describe a condition of unknown cause characterised by small itchy bumps .  Prurigo should be distinguished from pruritus , in which there are no primary skin lesionsrigo lesions . Prurigo has primary and secondary skin lesions . Primary prurigo lesion are dome -shaped papules . Secondary prurigo  lesions are scratched papules , scaly lesions , or thickened , darly pigmented areas . Scratching may lead to scarring . Prurigo presents as symmetrically distributed, small , intensely itchy , dome - shaped bumps . Sometimes there are tiny blisters . they are most numerous on the outer aspects of the limbs and buttocks , but may occur anywhere on head and neck , trunk and limbs . Prurigo may affect children  and adults .  Primary prurigo simplex include chronic prurigo of adults , prurigo mitis , and Hebra prurigo . When the spots are dark in color , it may...