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Adult prurigo

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Common symptoms

疱疹、丘疹、糙皮病样皮疹、剧痒、血痂

The pathology of disease

Adult prurigo (prurigo nodularis) is pruritic nodules from chronic scratching; atopy; neuropathic; chronic; topical steroids; antihistamines; treat itch.

Symptoms

Itchy nodules; extremities; chronic scratching; atopy; sleep disturbance; recurrent

Causes

Chronic itch-scratch; atopy; neuropathic; renal/hepatic; multifactorial.

Treatment

High-potency topical steroids; antihistamines at night; treat underlying itch; neuro meds; dermatology

Dept

Dermatology.

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