Prurigo Nodularis
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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

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Johns Hopkins University

601 N Caroline St,

Baltimore, MD

410-955-5933

Languages Spoken:

English

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Shawn Kwatra is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Kwatra is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prurigo Nodularis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prurigo Nodularis, Atopic Dermatitis, Lichen Simplex Chronicus, and Actinic Keratosis.

Elite in Prurigo Nodularis

Dr. Gil Yosipovitch

Dermatology

Elite in Prurigo Nodularis

Dr. Gil Yosipovitch

Dermatology

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Dr Jane Asprinio O'Brien PA

1295 NW 14th St,

Miami, FL

305-243-6704

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English

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Gil Yosipovitch is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Yosipovitch is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prurigo Nodularis. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prurigo Nodularis, Atopic Dermatitis, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU).

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Elite in Prurigo Nodularis

Dr. Nishadh Sutaria

Dermatology

Elite in Prurigo Nodularis

Dr. Nishadh Sutaria

Dermatology

Referral may be required

Olive View-UCLA Medical Center

14445 Olive View Dr,

Sylmar, CA

747-210-3064

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English

Nishadh Sutaria is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Sylmar, California. Dr. Sutaria is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prurigo Nodularis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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?

Real-world Experience on Using Nemolizumab in the Treatment of Moderate-to- Severe Prurigo Nodularis in Adults

Enrollment Status: Recruiting

Publish Date: June 01, 2026

Summary: The main aim of this study is to assess real-world effectiveness of nemolizumab in Prurigo nodularis (PN) as measured by investigator and patient reported outcome (PRO) in clinical practice at Month 6.

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