Prurigo simplex is a term for a chronic, itchy, idiopathic skin condition.[1]: 57
 | This cutaneous condition article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information. |
Prurigo is a reactive skin condition distinguished by numerous, isolated itchy papules. The word "prurigo" comes from the Latin word pruire, which meaning
Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by intense pruritus and symmetrically distributed, firm nodules or papules
Torello; Buggiani, Gionata; Prignano, Francesca (2008-01-01). "Prurigo nodularis and lichen simplex chronicus". Dermatologic Therapy. 21 (1): 42–46. doi:10.1111/j
names of the condition include "infantile eczema", "flexural eczema", "prurigo Besnier", "allergic eczema", and "neurodermatitis". Symptoms refer to the
can be misdiagnosed as the lesions may appear more like prurigo simplex subacuta, chronic prurigo, eczema, urticaria and localized. Treatments include topical
Sulzberger–Garbe syndrome Xerotic eczema Pruritus/Itch/ Prurigo Lichen simplex chronicus/Prurigo nodularis by location: Pruritus ani Pruritus scroti Pruritus
starch-induced pruritus Lichen simplex chronicus (neurodermatitis) Prion pruritus Prurigo nodularis Prurigo pigmentosa Prurigo simplex Pruritus ani Pruritus scroti
that should be checked for as well in differential diagnosis such as prurigo simplex, allergies, mosquito or other insect bites, bacterial folliculitis
