INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Patient Journey and the Burden of Systemic Comorbidities and Sequalae in Prurigo Nodularis
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Background:
Prurigo Nodularis (PN) is a relatively rare chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by firm pruritic nodules. PN is associated with significantly increased rates of many systemic and non-systemic comorbidities. This results in a higher burden of disease and utilization of specialty care compared to non-PN United States (US) adults. Psychiatric comorbidities associated with PN include depression and anxiety. In this article, we describe the burden of comorbidities. sequelae of disease, inflammatory disease signatures, and the impact of PN in African American and Asian patients. Furthermore, we explore challenges in the recognition and diagnosis of PN and describe methods to increase awareness of PN among dermatologists. J Drugs Dermatol. 2023;22:12(Suppl 2):s12-14.
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