What Is The Seed Like Thing In Center Of PN Nodule?

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Oxford, Ohio 46056

July 17

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I am not seeing hair loss but my hair is already. thin in front top and sides. I was told to use T-Sal shampoo and my hair is very very fly-away fine. I do have concerns that I will be bald.

July 18 (edited)

I haven’t experienced that, Rose, but my hair is falling out. Are you having hair loss?

July 18

I am referring to a hard brown poppy sed sized thing that is shaped more like a sesame seed. It can be "picked" out. I have PN on scalp. Not sure if this is unique to scalp nodules. Are they related to hair follicles? Hair loss?

July 18

The center of a prurigo nodularis (PN) nodule may have an indent, which doctors describe as “pitted.” This pitted appearance can occur if the nodule has been scratched or irritated. The shape and structure of each nodule can depend on factors such as how long it has been there, how much it has been scratched, and the read more

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