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Ulcerated prurigo due to scratching
Keywords: Female, Hyperpigmented halo, Large excoriated nodules, Leg, Pink rim, Sensitive-image, Skin of colour
Nodular prurigo (NP) or prurigo nodularis is a chronic skin condition characterised by very itchy firm lumps. It can appear anywhere on the body but is most common on the arms, legs, back, and torso, in a symmetrical distribution.
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