Director
John’s Hopkins School of Medicine Itch Center
Baltimore, Maryland
Managing Moderate Prurigo Nodularis in a 52-Year-Old Female With Atopic Dermatitis
January 2nd 2025A panelist discusses how diagnostic differentiation of prurigo nodularis requires careful examination of the characteristic firm, hyperkeratotic nodules and consideration of the patient's history of chronic pruritus and scratching behavior, while noting that comorbid atopic dermatitis may influence treatment selection toward dual-targeting therapies.
Advances in Systemic Treatment Options for Prurigo Nodularis
December 20th 2024A panelist discusses how the treatment landscape for prurigo nodularis (PN) has evolved from primarily using topical therapies and off-label systemic medications to incorporating FDA-approved targeted biologics such as dupilumab and nemolizumab, which have demonstrated significant efficacy in reducing both the itchiness and nodular lesions.
Understanding Patient Comorbidities and Burden of Disease in Prurigo Nodularis
December 20th 2024A panelist discusses how prurigo nodularis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that disproportionately affects middle-aged adults and those with immune disorders, causing intensely pruritic nodules that significantly impact quality of life through both physical discomfort and psychological distress.
Case 1: 73-Year-Old African American Female
January 17th 2024Shawn Kwatra, MD, presents a case involving a 73-year-old African American female seeking treatment for her atopic dermatitis. In this segment Dr Kwatra explains the panels thoughts and rationale behind the prescribed treatments, discussing how each option works and its limitations.