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Bridging the Gaps: Exploring the Links Between Prurigo Nodularis and Chronic Itch
image of a skin of color male with prurigo nodularis (PN) on his backPrurigo nodularis (PN) is far more than just a persistent itch—it is a distinct, neuroimmune-driven disease entity that demands its own targeted diagnostic and therapeutic roadmap. During a standout session at this year's Skin of Color Update in New York City, Dr. Raj Chovatiya challenged the long-held notion that PN is merely a variant of atopic dermatitis. For patients with skin of color, wher …

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Riyad N.H. Seervai, MD, PhD
image of a skin of color male with prurigo nodularis (PN) on his back
Patient Buzz: Atopic Dermatitis and Mental Health | The Expert Weighs In
Alt Text: A clinical infographic titled "The Skin-Mind Connection" illustrating the relationship between atopic dermatitis and mental health. It features diagrams of the common embryonic origin in the ectoderm, the itch-sleep-stress cycle, and a holistic clinical approach including routine screening with PHQ-9 and GAD-7.Everyday Health recently addressed the "invisible burden of atopic dermatitis" – the impact of the condition on a patient’s mental health. As a psychophysiological disorder, psychological stress can worsen atopic dermatitis (AD) flares, which in turn creates more inflammation in the body that stresses the nervous system. Chronic itch and sleep disturbances compound the distress, contributing …

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Allison Sit
Alt Text: A clinical infographic titled "The Skin-Mind Connection" illustrating the relationship between atopic dermatitis and mental health. It features diagrams of the common embryonic origin in the ectoderm, the itch-sleep-stress cycle, and a holistic clinical approach including routine screening with PHQ-9 and GAD-7.