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Can these sometimes be misconstrued as a wart possibly...

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Sparta, TN 38583
July 24, 2024
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A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Very few doctors know what it is. You need a dermatologist who is aware of this terrible curse. Have a wonderful week.

July 29, 2024
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Yes it can. When I first went to the dermatologist, I had three nodules on my scalp and she was treating it as though it were warts. It was later after doing a biopsy that it came back PN.

July 27, 2024
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Yes, I was told so many things before diagnosed.

July 25, 2024
MyPrurigoTeam

Yes, prurigo nodularis (PN) lesions can sometimes be misconstrued as other skin conditions, including warts. Here are some key points to help differentiate:

- PN Lesions
- May appear as dome-shaped nodules with an indent in the center
- Can be pink, red, brown, black, or the color of your skin.
- Often associated Show Full Answer

Yes, prurigo nodularis (PN) lesions can sometimes be misconstrued as other skin conditions, including warts. Here are some key points to help differentiate:

- PN Lesions:
- May appear as dome-shaped nodules with an indent in the center.
- Can be pink, red, brown, black, or the color of your skin.
- Often associated with intense itching and scratching, leading to thickened skin and scarring.
- Lesions may be spread out or grouped together.

- Warts:
- Typically have a rough surface and may have black dots (clotted blood vessels).
- Usually not associated with intense itching or widespread distribution.

If there's any doubt, a dermatologist can provide a definitive diagnosis by examining the cells under a microscope.

July 24, 2024
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

The doctors don't have a clue when they look at it. I was told scabies, self mutilation. Biopsy!

July 28, 2024

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