How do you treat prurigo nodularis ?
PRURIGO NODULARIS : Prurigo nodularis (PN) is an intensely itchy skin rash. PN bumps on the skin can range in size from very small to about a half inch in diameter. The number of nodules can vary from 2 to 200. Common thought is that it occurs as a result of scratching the skin. Itchy skin can be due to a number of reasons, like: dry skin thyroid dysfunction chronic kidney disease The itching of PN can be debilitating in its severity. It’s thought to have the highest itch intensity of any itchy skin condition. Scratching makes the itching worse and can cause more bumps to appear and worsen the existing bumps. PN is challenging to treat. Let’s look at symptoms and ways to manage PN. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF PRURIGO NODULARIES ? PN can start as a small, red itchy bump. It occurs as a result of scratching the skin. The bumps usually start on your arms or legs but can also appear on the rest of your body, wherever you scratch. The nodules can be intensely itchy. ...