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Raised bumps on skin
Skin itching
Dry itchy skin
Red patches of skin
Excessive itching
Pink nodules on skin
Itchy bumps of skin on back
Burning skin
Scarring due to itching the skin
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What is Prurigo Nodularis?
Nodular prurigo is a skin condition characterized by itchy nodules, often associated with chronic scratching.
Typical Symptoms of Prurigo Nodularis
- Itchy skin
- Skin lumps
- Skin over the entire body is red
- Multiple areas of skin redness or red spots
- Many lumps appearing on the skin
- Skin problem on the chest, tummy or back
- Reddish-brown hard lumps or bumps on the skin
- Hives or raised rashes
Diagnostic Questions for Prurigo Nodularis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have itchy skin?
- Have you noticed any lumps on your skin?
- Is your whole body red?
- Do you have multiple red areas or spots on your skin?
- Do you have multiple lumps on your body?
Treatment of Prurigo Nodularis
Treatment for prurigo nodularis focuses on relieving itching and reducing inflammation. Options include topical corticosteroids, antihistamines, and in some cases, systemic therapies like immunosuppressants or phototherapy.
Reviewed By:
Kenji Taylor, MD, MSc (Family Medicine, Primary Care)
Dr. Taylor is a Japanese-African American physician who grew up and was educated in the United States but spent a considerable amount of time in Japan as a college student, working professional and now father of three. After graduating from Brown, he worked in finance first before attending medical school at Penn. He then completed a fellowship with the Centers for Disease Control before going on to specialize in Family and Community Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) where he was also a chief resident. After a faculty position at Stanford, he moved with his family to Japan where he continues to see families on a military base outside of Tokyo, teach Japanese residents and serve remotely as a medical director for Roots Community Health Center. He also enjoys editing and writing podcast summaries for Hippo Education.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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