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Please Clarify: What Should The Normal Progression Of Treatment/healing Be Once A Nodule Appears?

A MyPrurigoTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Oxford, Ohio 46056

My sores are on scalp. So I cannot see them. I do not itch but I am more of a picker. When I run fingers through to check what's there I end up breaking some open esp. high bumps. Then I tend to pick at the crater to remove the sticky soft tissue and the seed or sharp shard in bottom of crater. Sometimes I also peel loose a thin smooth membrane lining the crater. When other people say they "treat" a new bump as soon as they get it does that mean they apply a topical cream and wait for it to… read more

July 31
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A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Thanks Tina. Would I find liquid bandage and clover powder at the grocery store or do I need to go to Health food store?

August 2
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I also use clobetasol on my scalp which really helps. I have run out of mupirocin ointment and the pharmacy says it's too early to refill even though I really need it. I use mupirocon on infected nodules on legs and arms. I have them everywhere.

August 1
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

When a prurigo nodularis (PN) nodule appears, the progression of treatment and healing can vary. Here are some key points based on the knowledge base:

1. Initial Appearance:
- Nodules may appear in various colors such as red, pink, brown, black, purple, or blue, depending on skin tone and inflammation.

2. Scratching Show Full Answer

When a prurigo nodularis (PN) nodule appears, the progression of treatment and healing can vary. Here are some key points based on the knowledge base:

1. Initial Appearance:
- Nodules may appear in various colors such as red, pink, brown, black, purple, or blue, depending on skin tone and inflammation.

2. Scratching and Infection:
- Scratching can lead to open wounds, increasing the risk of bacterial infection. Infected nodules may become warm, tender, red, and leak pus.

3. Healing Process:
- During healing, nodules may form scabs that are hard and crusted over.
- Scarring can occur, leaving the area discolored or raised due to new tissue growth.

4. Treatment Options:
- Topical Treatments: Used for localized disease (one or two limbs or less than 10-20 nodules). They may be less effective on thickened areas.
- Systemic Treatments: Recommended for widespread involvement or inadequate response to topical therapy. These treat the disease systemically, addressing both nodules and normal-appearing skin.

5. Long-Term Management:
- Continuous monitoring and adjusting treatment plans are essential due to the heterogeneous nature of PN.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the resources provided in the knowledge base.

July 31
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Hi Donna - you should be able to find both in any grocery store. Liquid bandage in the pharmacy area and clove powder in the baking aisle. It doesn't cure it, like anything for PN does not yet, but it is getting me through right now. I hope it helps you too, or whatever you choose to use. We are all different.

August 2
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I'm glad that is helping you, and sorry you're out of Mupirocin ointment. Could call the Dermo and let them know, maybe they could help?
I have been doing something new for me, which is the liquid bandage and clove powder, on the nodules when they are crazy itching. That and benedryl is the only thing knocking this itch down.

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