prurigo

American

[proo-rahy-goh] / prʊˈraɪ goʊ /

noun

Pathology.

a skin condition characterized by itching papules.

prurigo British

/ prʊəˈraɪɡəʊ /

noun

a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin characterized by the formation of papules and intense itching

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Other Word Forms

pruriginous

adjective

Etymology

Origin of prurigo

1640–50; < Latin prūrigō an itching; see prurient

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It was beneficial for those with an itching disease called prurigo nodularis as well as for those with chronic pruritus of unknown origin, a condition that causes chronic unexplainable itching symptoms.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 6, 2024

Affecting at least 130,000 Americans, prurigo nodularis causes dozens of extremely itchy and disfiguring bumps, usually on the chest, arms, and legs.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 6, 2024

Abrocitinib was found to reduce itching and pain symptoms by 78 percent in the prurigo nodularis patients.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 6, 2024

"It holds promise for introducing a novel treatment to patients in underserved communities disproportionately affected by prurigo nodularis, a condition historically overlooked by dermatology."

From Science Daily ● Jun. 6, 2024

Two diseases of the time are, faction and fussiness—the one a fever, the other a prurigo.

From Punch, Or The London Charivari, Volume 101, July 11, 1891 by Various

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