
Opinion|Videos|December 12, 2024
Prurigo Nodularis Burden of Disease
Author(s)Melodie Young, MSN, ANP-C
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.
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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