Prurigo nodularis: a physician survey to evaluate current perceptions of its classification, clinical experience and unmet need.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic skin condition characterized by intensely pruritic, hyperkeratotic papulonodular lesions that dramatically impairs patients' quality of life. Management of the condition is challenging, and there is no approved therapy in the United States or in Europe.

Objective

The key aim of this survey was to examine current perceptions of PN diagnosis and management among members of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV).

Methods

The survey comprised 29 questions, including multiple choice and open responses, and was sent to clinicians via e-mail during December 2016. The survey results were collected and analysed.

Results

Responses were received from 30 participants from 14 countries, of whom 22 (73.3%) we

SUBMITTER: Pereira MP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6585684 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature