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 29
70+ 28

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 21
Female 93