Prurigo nodularis on a female patient's back

CASE HISTORY

  • Nodules developed a few months after she began experiencing itch
  • Also suffers from asthma
  • Medium-potency TCS provided some temporary relief
  • After 1 year of frequent PCP visits, was referred to a specialist

CURRENT STATUS

  • High-potency TCS daily for past 2 weeks
  • Has taken 2 courses of OCS in past 6 months
  • Still has widespread disease on arms and back
  • People always stare, so she covers up as much skin as possible year-round
Real image of PN.
Story inspired by people who suffer from PN.