Abstract:SummaryChronic prurigo (CPG) is a neuroinflammatory dermatosis characterized by prolonged pruritus lasting more than 6 weeks, pruriginous skin lesions, and repeated scratching.Patients with CPG suffer significantly from psychological distress and a marked impairment in their quality of life. The most common subtype of CPG is chronic nodular prurigo (CNPG, also called prurigo nodularis).In addition to the clinical features of CPG and the burden of disease, this CME article provides an overview of the significan… Show more
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