Rethinking Prurigo Nodularis: From Neural Sensitization to Targeted Therapies
At the 2026 ODAC Dermatology conference, Dr. Adam Friedman opened his session on prurigo nodularis (PN) with a patient case that felt familiar to many of us. A patient with multiple nodules, relentless itch, and one central question. Why is this happening?
This patient case reminds us that prurigo nodularis is not simply the result of scratching or a sequela of another inflammatory disease. It …
At the 2026 ODAC Dermatology conference, Dr. Adam Friedman opened his session on prurigo nodularis (PN) with a patient case that felt familiar to many of us. A patient with multiple nodules, relentless itch, and one central question. Why is this happening?
This patient case reminds us that prurigo nodularis is not simply the result of scratching or a sequela of another inflammatory disease. It … Continue reading "Rethinking Prurigo Nodularis: From Neural Sensitization to Targeted Therapies"
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A. Lungs
B. Eyes
C. Bone Marrow
D. Liver
E. Nasal mucosa
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A …