Opinion|Videos|December 12, 2024

Prurigo Nodularis Burden of Disease

Key Takeaways

  • Prurigo nodularis causes chronic, intense itching and skin lesions, leading to significant physical discomfort and impaired daily functioning.
  • The condition often results in sleep disturbances and reduced quality of life due to persistent symptoms.
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Melodie Young, MSN, A/GNP-C, discusses how prurigo nodularis imposes a significant physical and mental burden on patients, with chronic itching, skin lesions, and emotional distress leading to a reduced quality of life and increased anxiety and depression.

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How would you characterize the burden of disease, both physically and mentally, in patients with prurigo nodularis?

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