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Which Prurigo Nodularis Symptom Surprised You The Most?

By A MyPrurigoTeam Member 44 answers

I Was Just Curious Why We All Seem To Be Diagnosed Within The Last Couple Years. Has Anyone Had PN For A Longer Time Like Maybe 10 Or 20 Yea

By A MyPrurigoTeam Member 54 answers

Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With Prurigo Nodularis?

By A MyPrurigoTeam Member 32 answers

How Does The Cold Affect Your Prurigo Nodularis?

By A MyPrurigoTeam Member 42 answers
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I Had A Biopsi At Dermatologist Office In June The Area Never Healed And Now I Have A Ulcer Like Is That Normal

A MyPrurigoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Snellville, GA
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

No, I don't think that's normal. Since a biopsy is a surgical procedure, please contact your dermatologist. Please don't try to treat it on your own.

October 12

Has Anyone Got PN On & In Their Ears. Very Very Painful.

A MyPrurigoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Shepherdsville, KY
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I've not had the ointment/solution, just the capsules. But I can't go into the sun when on it. I got 2nd degree burns on my hands after less than 30 minutes outside
Well, that's one to cross of your… read more

October 21

Can Someone With PN Have TCM While They Are On Methotrexate And Using Occasional Steroid Creams?

A MyPrurigoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Bedfordshire
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

That's a question for your physician.

October 12

Has Anyone Been Prescribed The New Treatment Nemolizumab? If So How Is It Working?

A MyPrurigoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Jensen Beach, FL
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Hi Lori. I was given the first two Nemolizumab injections on 10/1/24, two weeks ago. Dupixent had helped me a lot but would lose effectiveness a few days before each injection and my insurance would… read more

October 14

Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With Prurigo Nodularis?

A MyPrurigoTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I have not changed my diet. However stress is one of the causes so anything that reduces your stress will probably help relieve some of the itching. Also I have found that if I am itching badly at… read more

2 days ago

Has Any Experience With Clinical Trials? Specifically Rocatinlimab

A MyPrurigoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Houston, TX

I have an evaluation this Monday and if it all checks out I’ll be starting in this clinical trial. I’ve never done one before so I’m a little uneasy but overall optimistic. It’s in phase 3 which I hope is a good thing?

A MyPrurigoTeam Member

It's great that you're considering participating in a clinical trial for prurigo nodularis (PN). Here are some key points about clinical trials from my knowledge base:

- Phases of Clinical Trials… read more

September 24

Does Sugar In Your Diet Seem To Be A Trigger For Pain And Itching?

A MyPrurigoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Cordova, AL
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Yes, sugar in your diet can be a trigger for pain and itching in people with prurigo nodularis. Here are some points to consider:

- Sugary Foods and Beverages: Items like soda, sugary breakfast… read more

September 14

Anyone Told They Have A Skin Picking Disorder An NO Dermatological Issues?

A MyPrurigoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ottawa, ON
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

While I have been diagnosed with PN, my dermatologist did still ask if I was a nervous person or a known skin picker. The implication that I've done this to myself was very upsetting. I understand… read more

October 7

How Fast Did Dupixent Work For You?

A MyPrurigoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Coeur D Alene, ID
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I've been on Dupixent 8 months this time and was on for a year before. It takes its time with me but I can see results little by little. I quit after the first year because I didn't think it was… read more

October 9

Ok, I Need To Change My Passw

A MyPrurigoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Woodbridge, VA
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

To change your password on MyHealthTeam, follow these steps:

1. Log into the site
2. Select the three lines icon on the top left of the page.
3. A menu will appear. Choose the heading that says… read more

September 6