Treatments for prurigo nodularis - Mayo Clinic Press Light therapy: Also called phototherapy, this treatment uses UVA or UVB rays to attempt to heal the skin Antidepressants: These oral medications can help reduce pain and improve sleep Dupilumab (Dupixent): An injectable medication can be given every two weeks to treat prurigo nodularis What to expect when treating prurigo nodularis
Prurigo nodularis: Diagnosis and treatment When treating prurigo nodularis, the goals are to: Give you relief from the itch Clear bumps and patches Reduce the amount of sleep you lose to symptoms like itch Improve your overall quality of life To treat prurigo nodularis, your dermatologist will create an individualized treatment plan, which may include one or more of the following:
Prurigo Nodularis: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes Treatment What is prurigo nodularis? Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a skin condition that causes hard, raised bumps on your skin The bumps are often dry and crusty on top They’re extremely itchy, especially at night You might only have a few bumps or a large collection of bumps in one area Scratching the bumps can lead to bleeding or scarring
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Emerging Therapies in the Treatment of Prurigo Nodularis . . . Comparison between dupilumab and oral Janus kinase inhibitors in the treatment of prurigo nodularis with or without atopic dermatitis in a tertiary care center in Singapore JAAD Int 2023;13:13–4 10 1016 j jdin 2023 06 005