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"
At the 2026 ODAC Dermatology Conference, we had the privilege of learning about chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) from Dr. Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD, Professor and Chair of Dermatology at The George Washington University School of Medicine. CSU can be a maddening, exhausting condition for patients, with a relapsing disease course and without identifiable triggers. Given that symptoms are often abs … 
Derm In-Review, a top dermatology board review prep course, recently took learning on the road to Harvard. A Dermatology In-Review Live Board Review Workshop was held in May at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School’s oldest and largest teaching hospital, with resident attendees from the hospital as well as Boston University and the University of Massachusetts. Sanofi Regeneron s … 
Welcome to another installment of our popular “From the JDD Podcast Vault” series! This week, we’re unraveling the fascinating story behind itch management with the episode: From Rags to Itches: The Evolution of Topical and Systemic Options for Pruritus, hosted by the ever-engaging Dr. Adam Friedman.
We all know that urge—“Just scratch it!” But for countless patients, chronic prurit … 
Welcome to another installment of "From the JDD Podcast Vault" series! This week, we’re digging into a truly cautionary tale with the episode: Thin Skinned: Topical Steroid Safety and Legal Landmines, hosted by Dr. Adam Friedman and featuring the ever-insightful Dr. Raj Chovatiya.
“Just put some salve on it.” Sounds harmless enough, right? But let’s pause and ask — what could possibl …