Opinion|Videos|January 2, 2025
Managing Moderate Prurigo Nodularis in a 52-Year-Old Female With Atopic Dermatitis
Author(s)Shawn Kwatra, MD, FAAD
A panelist discusses how diagnostic differentiation of prurigo nodularis requires careful examination of the characteristic firm, hyperkeratotic nodules and consideration of the patient's history of chronic pruritus and scratching behavior, while noting that comorbid atopic dermatitis may influence treatment selection toward dual-targeting therapies.
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- Please share your impressions of the case. As prurigo nodularis is often a clinical diagnosis, what would you do to distinguish it from other pruritic skin conditions in this case?
- What are the potential long-term impacts of untreated prurigo nodularis on this patient’s quality of life?
- Describe your approach to pharmacologic treatment for this patient. Does her history of atopic dermatitis impact your decision-making for treatment options?
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