Prurigo nodularis: Pathogenesis and management

Kyle A. Williams, Amy H. Huang, Micah Belzberg, Shawn G. Kwatra

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Abstract

Prurigo nodularis is a chronic skin condition characterized by severely pruritic nodules that cause a profound negative impact on quality of life. The second article in this 2-part continuing medical education series focuses on reviewing the pathogenesis of prurigo nodularis and exploring management algorithms for this condition. In addition, we discuss some emerging and novel therapies for treating prurigo nodularis. The first article in this 2-part series describes the broader epidemiology, patient demographics, physical examination findings, and symptoms to aid in the timely recognition and diagnosis of prurigo nodularis.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1567-1575
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology
Volume83
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2020

Keywords

  • antipruritic
  • clinical features
  • itch
  • management
  • pathogenesis
  • prurigo nodularis
  • pruritus
  • therapeutics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Dermatology

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