What is prurigo nodularis?

Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a skin condition in which hard crusty lumps form on the skin that itches intensely. PN may itch constantly, mostly at night, or only when a light brush of clothing sets off a round of severe itch. For many, itching only ends when scratched to the point of bleeding.

How do members experience prurigo nodularis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with prurigo nodularis*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for prurigo nodularis*

Who has prurigo nodularis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 3
30s 11
40s 18
50s 22
60s 31
70+ 28

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 21
Female 95

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What is prurigo nodularis?

Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a skin condition in which hard crusty lumps form on the skin that itches intensely. PN may itch constantly, mostly at night, or only when a light brush of clothing sets off a round of severe itch. For many, itching only ends when scratched to the point of bleeding.



Common symptoms reported by people with prurigo nodularis

Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it

Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for prurigo nodularis

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Compare treatments taken by people with prurigo nodularis

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Got a question about living with prurigo nodularis? Members in the forum might have the answers.



Who has prurigo nodularis on PatientsLikeMe?

  • 0 new patients joined this month
  • 94 say prurigo nodularis is their primary condition

Age
Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 3
30s 11
40s 18
50s 22
60s 31
70+ 28
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom Proportion # of patients
0-19 years 3
20-29 years 1
30-39 years 3
40-49 years 3
50-59 years 3
60-69 years 4
70+ years 0

Distribution of sex

Sex
Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 21
Female 95

Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status Proportion # of patients
Diagnosed 18
Not Diagnosed 0

These charts show data from prurigo nodularis patients who have completed their condition history
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