Prurigo Nodularis and Chronic Itch: What’s the Connection?
Intense itch is a common feature of prurigo nodularis. Why is this the case? Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Raj J. Chovatiya, associate professor at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School. Dr. Chovatiya, who has a PhD in immunology, outlines the science behind the “unbreakable loop” of chronic itch in prurigo …
Intense itch is a common feature of prurigo nodularis. Why is this the case? Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Raj J. Chovatiya, associate professor at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School. Dr. Chovatiya, who has a PhD in immunology, outlines the science behind the “unbreakable loop” of chronic itch in prurigo … Continue reading "Prurigo Nodularis and Chronic Itch: What’s the Connection?"
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 …