Clinical Characteristics, Diagnostic Approaches, Therapeutic Management, and Associated Comorbidities of Prurigo Nodularis (Chronic Nodular Prurigo): An Observational Study in Clinical Practice in Spain

International Journal of Dermatology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Background Prurigo nodularis/chronic nodular prurigo (PN/CNP) is a subtype of chronic characterized by pruritic nodules on the limbs and trunk. It predominantly affects older adults women. The multifactorial etiology PN/CNP complicates its diagnosis treatment. This study aims to evaluate clinical characteristics, diagnostic approaches, patient burden in Spain. Methods observational, cross‐sectional, multicenter was conducted across 12 Spanish hospitals involved adult patients with PN/CNP. Data were collected from records, interviews, self‐administered questionnaires. assessed methods, treatments, disease. Descriptive statistics used for analysis. Results A total 97 included, 65% whom female. cohort had mean age 53 years. Most White (87.5%) Fitzpatrick phototype III (60.9%). Common comorbidities included dyslipidemia (36.1%), atopic dermatitis (33%), anxiety/depression (30.9%). Topical treatments 67% patients, while systemic 63.9%. average time 4.5 years, most reported mild moderate pruritus pain. Key therapeutic goals reducing itch intensity (76.3%) lesion count (37.1%). Overall, 66% satisfied their Conclusion provides comprehensive profile Spain, highlighting complex characteristics diverse treatment patterns. findings emphasize need innovative, multidisciplinary approaches management improve care guide future research.

Язык: Английский

Prurigo nodularis: the difference between knowing the path and walking the path

British Journal of Dermatology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 191(4), С. 480 - 481

Опубликована: Июль 3, 2024

Язык: Английский