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Efficacy and Safety of Conventional and Biologic Therapies in Prurigo Nodularis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [PDF]
Int J DermatolABSTRACT Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic, intensely pruritic skin disorder characterized by hyperkeratotic nodules and a debilitating itch–scratch cycle. Conventional therapies have limited efficacy and safety issues, while biologics have recently emerged as a promising alternative.
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Prurigo Simplex or “Itchy Red Bump” Disease: Review and Case Series
Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 2021 Prurigo simplex or “itchy red bump” disease is a controversial pruritic papular eruption. The objective of this study was to delineate the diagnostic criteria for this disease.
Joanna Wallengren
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Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology, 2022 Prurigo nodularis is an extremely pruritic skin condition as a result of chronic and vicious cycle of itching and scratching. It is rare in children. We report a case of a 4-year-old child with a background of poorly controlled atopic dermatitis with ...
Henrietta Albela, Kin Fon Leong
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Oral Alitretinoin for Patients with Refractory Prurigo
Medicina, 2020 Background: prurigo is a chronic skin disorder associated with a history of chronic pruritus. The pathogenesis of prurigo is largely unknown and the treatment of prurigo is unsatisfactory and challenging.
Bo Young Chung +7 more
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Investigator’s Global Assessment of Chronic Prurigo: A New Instrument for Use in Clinical Trials
Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 2021 Chronic prurigo is a pruritic disease characterized by the development of pruriginous lesions due to scratching. The number of lesions is representative of the stage of the disease, while the presence of excoriations reflects the scratching activity. Aim
Claudia Zeidler +4 more
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Prurigo nodularis responding to intravenous immunoglobulins
Przegląd Dermatologiczny, 2022 Prurigo nodularis is a chronic skin disease, especially seen in middle-aged women adults. It is characterized by symmetric, pruritic hyperkeratotic nodules and papules on the extensor surfaces [1].
Koray Durmaz +3 more
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Correlation of serum IgE levels and clinical manifestations in patients with actinic prurigo [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2016 BACKGROUND: Actinic prurigo is an idiopathic photodermatosis, the pathophysiology of which has been hypothesized to involve subtype IV type b (Th2) hypersensitive response, whereby IL4, IL5, and IL13 are secreted and mediate the production of B cells ...
Juan Carlos Cuevas-Gonzalez +4 more
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Clinical observation of a prurigo nodularis in a HIV-positive patient
Лечащий Врач, 2021 The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a globally spreading virus that represents one of the most serious social and health problems. The epidemic situation of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection in the world and, in particular, in the ...
E. N. Efanova +2 more
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Dermatology Research and Practice, 2019 Introduction. The objective of this work is to document the epidemiological, clinical, and etiological features of prurigo in children. Methods. This is a descriptive and retrospective study done from January 2013 to September 2018 in the Dermatology ...
Bérénice Dégboé +11 more
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Biopsychosocial factors associated with prurigo nodularis in endogenous eczema
Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2015 Background: Prurigo nodularis is a dermatological manifestation secondary to chronic scratching or picking on focal areas of the skin. Its pathogenesis remains poorly understood, and limited data has indicated its association with psychological factors ...
Choon Chiat Oh +3 more
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