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PN across skin tones

Although PN can affect people of all skin colors, races, and ethnicities, it is a relatively uncommon disease that is often misdiagnosed.1-3

While this is not a diagnostic tool, you can explore the Prurigo Nodularis Skin Gallery below to visualize varying clinical appearances of PN in your patients.

Recognize how clinical signs may present in skin of color

On lighter skin tones, PN nodules may appear red or pink.3,4

On darker skin tones, PN nodules may appear purple, blue, brown, or black.3-5

PN nodules are frequently larger and firmer on darker skin.6

Scratching and picking may result in bleeding and scarring.1,2,7

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PN, prurigo nodularis.