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Which Prurigo Nodularis Symptom Surprised You The Most?

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Where Has Everyone Been As Wondering If You Have Given Up, Or Found Relief?

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What's A Common Misconception About Prurigo Nodularis?

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Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Prurigo Nodularis?

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Ok, I Need To Change My Passw

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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

I Think The Last Flare Was Triggered By Dairy, Which Tests Have Shown A Moderate Intolerance To.

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Coeur D Alene, ID
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

After reading milk was more hydrating than water,I would drink 2 8oz a day . Now I only use Oat Milk in cereal and that's it. Energy Drinks are also bad for PN.

September 8

Does Anyone Have A Phobia That Triggers The Itch? I Have Tripophobia, And If I See Anything With Hole Patterns Or Clusters My Itch Is Worse.

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Charlotte, NC
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I noticed that today.

September 1

Has Anyone Got Them On Their Scalp And Face Yet??

A MyPrurigoTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Apollo, PA
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

While most of my affected areas are still a pain, I was very successful getting rid of the PN on my scalp by using Elvive Hyaluronic Acid shampoo. I have no issues with the scalp anymore. It hasn't… read more

October 31

Doing Well. Am Optimistic.

A MyPrurigoTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Los Angeles, CA

I would like to share with the group that I have not had any new bumps or lesions come up in about 2 weeks after what seemed like a period of a couple of really bad months. This just occured to me and the only thing I have done differently is I have started retaking Iodoral (an Iodine and Potassium Iodide) supplement. I used to take this on a regular basis and for some reason stopped and I'm not sure why. Probably becasue I take so many supplements and wonder if they really help. I have… read more

A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Who is involved with your care? Is an immunologist or a rheumatologist on board?

September 1

Which Prurigo Nodularis Symptom Surprised You The Most?

A MyPrurigoTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
San Francisco, CA
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Omg 😲 thats so hard to deal with .sorry your going threw this.get a second option. 🌱🌹

November 12

Has Anyone Ever Been Told Why This Stinging? I Can Be Just Sitting And Zing.

A MyPrurigoTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Berea, OH

Feels like a bug bit me. I wonder if anyone knows what is happening!

A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I am not taking anything right now. I have had gabapentin, Nac 600. I guess dupixent is next. I did have a period of about 6 months with just a few little sores. Then wham, this past January! One… read more

September 23

Does Any One Else Pick At The Nodules Become Red Inflammed

A MyPrurigoTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

@A MyPrurigoTeam Member it is probably 50/50. I spray it directly on the nodules and let it stay there while I do hair, etc
The other side to that, too, is to hydrate skin after shower, lotion,… read more

August 31

So If You Succeed In Not Touching Or Scratching (difficult) Scalp Sores Does It Actually Heal Them?? In Theory Does That Work?

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Kelowna, BC
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I don't know why my hair isn't falling out but I am on bioidentical hormones which I think helps..as well as thyroid medication for hypothyroid

August 20

I Was Without Nodules For Quite Some Time. Now It's Rearing Its Ugly Head On My Chest(nasty Looking Red Sores ) And On My Left Shoulder!😱

A MyPrurigoTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Mendota Hts, Mn

Got out the old Gotchu Cream and hope it works it's miracle again.πŸ™πŸ»How's everybody else doing?πŸ€”

A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Meet us at the meeting Karen! 6 pm EST
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85819620943

August 3
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