WHAT IS
PRURIGO
NODULARIS?
JENNIFER,
Actual DUPIXENT patient.
Individual results may vary.
Actual DUPIXENT patient.
Individual results may vary.
ITCH AND INFLAMMATION
THE CAUSE
Although the cause of prurigo nodularis (PN) is not entirely understood, it is thought to begin inside the body, where an abnormal relationship between the skin, nervous system, and immune system can lead to inflammation.
UNRELENTING
ITCH
Inflammation results in the signs and symptoms you see and feel, like unrelenting itch.
THE ITCH-
SCRATCH CYCLE
This unrelenting itch leads to scratching and the development of itchy bumps over time, resulting in more scratching and rubbing. Chronic scratching can lead to scarring.
About PN
PN is an uncommon chronic inflammatory skin disease that primarily affects adults. Signs and symptoms include itch lasting 6 weeks or longer, a history of repeated scratching, picking, or rubbing of the skin, and the presence of bumps.
Key Characteristics:
- Hard, itchy bumps (nodules) distributed on the body
- Extreme itchiness that leads to frequent scratching, bleeding, and potentially more bumps
- Symptoms may worsen with sweat, heat, stress, and certain
fibers in clothing
Common Areas Affected:
- Arms
- Legs
- Upper back
- Lower back
- Chest
- Abdomen
How PN may look on
your skin
While the symptoms may be similar, PN can appear differently depending on the color of your skin. Explore the PN Skin Gallery to see prurigo nodularis on a wide range of skin tones.
Facts About Prurigo Nodularis
An Uncommon disease
that is widely misunderstood and
frequently misdiagnosed
~139K
adult patients using topical prescriptions
still have uncontrolled
symptoms
~311K
adults impacted in the USA
Women
have a higher prevalence of PN
learn what’s
true about pn
It’s time to clear up some misconceptions about PN. Watch a real DUPIXENT patient share facts about this condition.
