Condition education
A chronic disease of intensely itchy nodules that is more than a scratching habit.
What it is
Prurigo nodularis is a chronic skin disease in which firm, very itchy nodules develop, often on the arms, legs, and trunk. The itch drives scratching, which worsens the nodules in a difficult cycle.
More than skin-deep. Prurigo nodularis involves immune and nerve pathways that amplify itch, and it is frequently linked to other medical conditions, so it deserves a full evaluation rather than being dismissed as a scratching habit.
Signs and symptoms
Associated conditions
Prurigo Nodularis can travel with other conditions, which is why whole-person assessment matters, not just treating the skin.
The burden
The relentless itch and visible nodules disrupt sleep, mood, and daily life, and the scratch-and-itch cycle can feel impossible to break without help.
Care has expanded
Prurigo nodularis is treatable. Newer targeted therapies address the immune and itch pathways behind it, with treatment choices that require accurate diagnosis, severity assessment, and monitoring, along with a search for any underlying contributors.
How AURORA helps
AURORA connects local clinics across rural and remote Alaska to dermatology hubs, so prurigo nodularis can be recognized, documented, and managed without a long trip away from home whenever clinically appropriate.
This page is general education, not medical advice. If you have a skin concern, please talk with a clinician. For a severe or rapidly worsening problem, seek local care right away.