What Is The White Flaky Patch Left After The Nodule Is Finally Healed?
After a prurigo nodularis nodule heals, it may leave behind a white flaky patch. This is often due to the skin producing too much keratin in response to irritation, a condition known as hyperkeratosis. The excessive scratching associated with prurigo nodularis can cause the skin to become thicker and scarred, leading to read more
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I think it's dead skin but just put moisturizer on it and hopefully some day it will flake off. I fear the purigo has killed the skin around it but time will tell!
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