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Does Sugar In Your Diet Seem To Be A Trigger For Pain And Itching?

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Cordova, AL
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Yes, sugar in your diet can be a trigger for pain and itching in people with prurigo nodularis. Here are some points to consider:

- Sugary Foods and Beverages: Items like soda, sugary breakfast… read more

16 hours ago

Anyone Told They Have A Skin Picking Disorder An NO Dermatological Issues?

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Ottawa, ON
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

That is the easiest complex question and answer! Some listings and people (medical) still state PN is a picking/scratching problem, maybe due to mental issues. No, I'm not going off or crazy, many… read more

14 hours ago

How Fast Did Dupixent Work For You?

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Coeur D Alene, ID
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Me too! That's why I keep searching for the most comfortable way for me to get through, you know? I know my medical issues are different than other folks, as yours are and so on. We each choose our… read more

3 days ago

Ok, I Need To Change My Passw

A MyPrurigoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Woodbridge, VA
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

To change your password on MyHealthTeam, follow these steps:

1. Log into the site
2. Select the three lines icon on the top left of the page.
3. A menu will appear. Choose the heading that says… read more

September 6

I Think The Last Flare Was Triggered By Dairy, Which Tests Have Shown A Moderate Intolerance To.

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Coeur D Alene, ID
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

After reading milk was more hydrating than water,I would drink 2 8oz a day . Now I only use Oat Milk in cereal and that's it. Energy Drinks are also bad for PN.

6 days ago

Does Anyone Have A Phobia That Triggers The Itch? I Have Tripophobia, And If I See Anything With Hole Patterns Or Clusters My Itch Is Worse.

A MyPrurigoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Charlotte, NC
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I noticed that today.

September 1

Has Anyone Got Them On Their Scalp And Face Yet??

A MyPrurigoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Apollo, PA
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Scalp and a few tiny on the face! Do they itch!

September 1

Doing Well. Am Optimistic.

A MyPrurigoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Los Angeles, CA

I would like to share with the group that I have not had any new bumps or lesions come up in about 2 weeks after what seemed like a period of a couple of really bad months. This just occured to me and the only thing I have done differently is I have started retaking Iodoral (an Iodine and Potassium Iodide) supplement. I used to take this on a regular basis and for some reason stopped and I'm not sure why. Probably becasue I take so many supplements and wonder if they really help. I have… read more

A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Who is involved with your care? Is an immunologist or a rheumatologist on board?

September 1

Which Prurigo Nodularis Symptom Surprised You The Most?

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San Francisco, CA
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

You poor thing, i couldn't imagine having it in my mouth.Hope that gets better for you.

3 days ago

Has Anyone Ever Been Told Why This Stinging? I Can Be Just Sitting And Zing.

A MyPrurigoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Berea, OH

Feels like a bug bit me. I wonder if anyone knows what is happening!

A MyPrurigoTeam Member

That's a million dollar question. You wake up just fine, walking into work and then zap you get the first bloody sore. It's just a matter of days and it spreads to the arms and other leg.

7 days ago
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