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What is the definition of Prurigo Nodularis?
Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a skin disease that causes hard, itchy lumps (nodules) to form on the skin. The itching (pruritus) can be intense, causing people to scratch themselves to the point of bleeding or pain. Scratching can cause more skin lesions to appear. In some cases, people with PN have a history of other diseases including eczema (atopic dermatitis), lymphoma, HIV infection, severe anemia, or kidney disease. The exact cause of PN is unknown. Although scratching is known to cause more nodules to appear, it is unclear what causes the itching to develop in the first place. Diagnosis of the disease is based on observing signs such as extremely itchy skin with the formation of nodules. In some cases, a skin biopsy is used to confirm the diagnosis.
What are the alternative names for Prurigo Nodularis?
  • Prurigo nodularis
  • Nodular prurigo
Who are the top Prurigo Nodularis Local Doctors?
Elite in Prurigo Nodularis
Dr. Shawn Kwatra
Dermatology
Elite in Prurigo Nodularis
Dr. Shawn Kwatra
Dermatology

Johns Hopkins University

601 N Caroline St, 
Baltimore, MD 
410-955-5933
Languages Spoken:
English
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Shawn Kwatra is a Dermatologist in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Kwatra is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prurigo Nodularis. His top areas of expertise are Prurigo Nodularis, Atopic Dermatitis, Lichen Simplex Chronicus, and Psoriasis.

Elite in Prurigo Nodularis
Dr. Gil Yosipovitch
Dermatology
Elite in Prurigo Nodularis
Dr. Gil Yosipovitch
Dermatology

Dr Jane Asprinio O'Brien PA

1295 NW 14th St, 
Miami, FL 
305-243-6704
Languages Spoken:
English
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Gil Yosipovitch is a Dermatologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Yosipovitch is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prurigo Nodularis. His top areas of expertise are Prurigo Nodularis, Atopic Dermatitis, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Lichen Simplex Chronicus.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Prurigo Nodularis
Dr. Nishadh Sutaria
Dermatology
Elite in Prurigo Nodularis
Dr. Nishadh Sutaria
Dermatology

Olive View-UCLA Medical Center

14445 Olive View Dr, 
Sylmar, CA 
747-210-3064
Languages Spoken:
English

Nishadh Sutaria is a Dermatologist in Sylmar, California. Dr. Sutaria is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prurigo Nodularis. His top areas of expertise are Prurigo Nodularis, Lichen Simplex Chronicus, Atopic Dermatitis, Mycosis Fungoides, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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What are the latest Prurigo Nodularis Clinical Trials?
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Efficacy and Safety Study of Povorcitinib in Participants With Prurigo Nodularis
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Efficacy and Safety Study of Povorcitinib in Participants With Prurigo Nodularis
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 10, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3

Summary: The purpose of this study is to evaluate effect of povorcitinib on itch and skin lesions in participants with prurigo nodularis.

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A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Efficacy and Safety Study of Povorcitinib in Participants With Prurigo Nodularis
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Efficacy and Safety Study of Povorcitinib in Participants With Prurigo Nodularis
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 10, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3

Summary: The purpose of this study is to evaluate effect of povorcitinib on itch and skin lesions in participants with prurigo nodularis.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center