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What is the definition of Prurigo Nodularis?
Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a skin disease that causes hard, itchy lumps (nodules) to form on the skin. The itching (pruritus) can be intense, causing people to scratch themselves to the point of bleeding or pain. Scratching can cause more skin lesions to appear. In some cases, people with PN have a history of other diseases including eczema (atopic dermatitis), lymphoma, HIV infection, severe anemia, or kidney disease. The exact cause of PN is unknown. Although scratching is known to cause more nodules to appear, it is unclear what causes the itching to develop in the first place. Diagnosis of the disease is based on observing signs such as extremely itchy skin with the formation of nodules. In some cases, a skin biopsy is used to confirm the diagnosis.
What are the alternative names for Prurigo Nodularis?
  • Prurigo nodularis
  • Nodular prurigo
Who are the top Prurigo Nodularis Local Doctors?
Advanced in Prurigo Nodularis
Dr. Joy P. Walker
Dermatology
Advanced in Prurigo Nodularis
Dr. Joy P. Walker
Dermatology
733 W Clairemont Ave, 
Eau Claire, WI 
 (3.3 mi)
715-838-5222
Languages Spoken:
English
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Joy Walker is a Dermatologist in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Dr. Walker and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prurigo Nodularis. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Seborrheic Keratosis, Warts, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Prurigo Nodularis
Dr. Christine M. Murphy
Dermatology
Advanced in Prurigo Nodularis
Dr. Christine M. Murphy
Dermatology
2116 Craig Road, 
Eau Claire, WI 
 (3.8 mi)
715-723-8827
Languages Spoken:
English
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Christine Murphy is a Dermatologist in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Dr. Murphy and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prurigo Nodularis. Her top areas of expertise are Actinic Keratosis, Giant Congenital Nevus, Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma Syndrome, and Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus. Dr. Murphy is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Prurigo Nodularis
Dr. Kunle Onade
Dermatology
Experienced in Prurigo Nodularis
Dr. Kunle Onade
Dermatology

Oakleaf Clinics Inc

3802 Oakwood Mall Dr, 
Eau Claire, WI 
 (1.9 mi)
715-839-9280
Languages Spoken:
English
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Kunle Onade is a Dermatologist in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Dr. Onade and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Prurigo Nodularis. His top areas of expertise are Bowen's Disease, Melanoma, Giant Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, and Giant Congenital Nevus. Dr. Onade is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Prurigo Nodularis Clinical Trials?
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Efficacy and Safety Study of Povorcitinib in Participants With Prurigo Nodularis
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Efficacy and Safety Study of Povorcitinib in Participants With Prurigo Nodularis
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 21, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3

Summary: The purpose of this study is to evaluate effect of povorcitinib on itch and skin lesions in participants with prurigo nodularis.

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A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Efficacy and Safety Study of Povorcitinib in Participants With Prurigo Nodularis
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Efficacy and Safety Study of Povorcitinib in Participants With Prurigo Nodularis
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 21, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3

Summary: The purpose of this study is to evaluate effect of povorcitinib on itch and skin lesions in participants with prurigo nodularis.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center