Prurigo nodularis on a patient's arm

Case Study: 60-year-old male

CASE HISTORY

  • Itch and firm red bumps developed across body regions
  • PCP prescribed medium-potency TCS, but nodules and itch remained bothersome
  • No coexisting atopic conditions
  • Saw multiple providers and a specialist in past 2 years

CASE HISTORY

  • High-potency TCS daily for past 2 weeks
  • Nodules remain and itch is near-constant
  • Frustrated that people always tell him to stop scratching

Real image of PN.

Story inspired by people who suffer from PN.