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What’s One Thing About Prurigo Nodularis That People Rarely Discuss But Should?

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San Francisco, CA
November 27, 2024
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A MyPrurigoTeam Member

How very disruptive it is to everyday life. Until it's been experienced, it's difficult to imagine how a skin condition can change life so completely.

November 27, 2024
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

The scars it leaves.

November 27, 2024
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I totally agree with @A MyPrurigoTeam Member. N addition to her comments, I think we need to talk about how we can get others to understand how PN affects our life. I have had a hard time getting my friends and family to understand PN and why some days I am fine and others I am not. I have tried pamphlets and videos. I think a lot of them believe I am just making excuses to get out of doing things. I try to explain it but they think once I am better, it is all over and I should be fine…like getting over a cold.

November 27, 2024
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

My personal hate is the constant reference ( by dermatologists) to the itch scratch cycle. I would love to see them try to avoid scratching these spots!
I have had very itchy skin for nearly 30 years, and have been scratching for that length of time. So, how is it that I have only developed NP eighteen months ago? That’s a hell of a lengthy itch scratch cycle.

November 28, 2024
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

So sorry to hear that, Maria. It seems to be a scantily thought about skin complaint, with very few people having the knowledge to diagnose it. We are a forgotten tribe!

December 5, 2024

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