Do you know any more about the "breakthrough therapy" of prurigo nodularis: nemolizumab?
Diets high in phosphorus aren't good for those with kidney disease and it can lead to itchiness. I just reviewed a list of high/low phosphorus foods and I see some connection to how my mom feels.
We've tried gluten free, low histamine and watching sugar, but phosphorus looks like it could have the strongest connection yet. Now to figure out what breakfast will be... :)
I have PN for over 2 years. It may had been how I got a very serious infection. When on heavy antibiotics, it seemed to subsided but slowly come back afterwards. The family doctor and the the dermatologist mainly prescribed topical corticosteroids which did very little for PN. When I go into a serious level, the family doctor prescribed Prednisone for 5 days which helped substantially but the Dermatologist did not recommend it for long term use. Now ì am getting phototherapy which doesn't seem… read more
I bought this and along with the steroid cream my skin has cleared up almost completely. It's anti-bacterial and has the best lather! I feel squeaky clean after using it. Might be worth a shot. I've also been using shea butter and have gotten rid of all chemicals in my laundry products and skin care. I really feel like the soap is a contributing factor. My skin is softer as well. https://www.amazon.com/African-Black-Soap-Organ...