Friday Pop Quiz 10/9/2026
A 55 year old female presents to the dermatology clinic for follow-up for treatment of prurigo nodularis. There are more than 20 lesions on her arms, legs, and back and the patient reports they continue to be severely itchy, and affects her quality of life and ability to sleep at night. Lab work, including CBC, CMP, HA1c, HIV, hepatitis panel and TSH/free T4 have been normal. She has not respo …
A 55 year old female presents to the dermatology clinic for follow-up for treatment of prurigo nodularis. There are more than 20 lesions on her arms, legs, and back and the patient reports they continue to be severely itchy, and affects her quality of life and ability to sleep at night. Lab work, including CBC, CMP, HA1c, HIV, hepatitis panel and TSH/free T4 have been normal. She has not respo … 
At the 2023 ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, we were lucky to learn about the management of vitiligo from the renowned researcher and clinician, Dr. John Harris, Professor and Chair of Dermatology at the University of Massachusetts. When a new patient with vitiligo presents to my clinic, I always pull out my phone to consult Dr. Harris’ treatment protocol – I am sure I …