Unusual Case of Pruritus Vulvae (Prurigo Nodularis): A Rare Case Report

Abstract

Prurigo Nodularis, an unusual disorder with unknown aetiology, notoriously resistant to therapy is characterized by extremely pruritic nodules with well-defined clinical symptoms and histopathological findings. Herein, we report a case of a 19-year-old female student presenting with complaint of pruritis vulvae for 3years. She took treatment off and on in the form of topical and systemic antibiotics, anti fungal, anti-histaminics and steroids, but was not relieved. Vulval biopsy was done and histopathological examination revealed it to be a case of prurigo nodularis.

Acral Prurigo Nodularis: A Case Report

“…In 2017, Akhtar et al reported a case of a 19-year-old female with pruritus vulvae for three years that was resistant to treatment. Physical examination showed a dry patch measuring 0.5 x 1 cm on her vulva and a biopsy revealed PN [ 8 ]. Despite a few reported cases of unique presentations of PN, our case is the first reported case of PN with limited involvement over the acral areas only.…”