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Pottstown, PA

I've been dealing with this for over a year now. I am 56 years old and I have never had a skin problem in my life. When I read try to find information about it. It's always about itching. Severe itching! Fortunately I don't have that and honestly I couldn't imagine it. But my body has scars which makes my skin lighter pink in some areas. My legs have the round black sores that I don't know where they came from. It is so embarrassing. Someone mentioned COVID and in 2020 I had COVID so bad that I… read more

September 6, 2023
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Members opened up about whether itching is universal with prurigo nodularis, with most confirming they experience severe, unbearable itching... Read more

Members opened up about whether itching is universal with prurigo nodularis, with most confirming they experience severe, unbearable itching and scratching that leads to bleeding, while the original poster shared they are fortunate not to have that symptom but face other challenges like scarring, infections, and the emotional toll of feeling dismissed by doctors. Several members found validation in discussing the mysterious tiny black dots that appear on their lesions, which doctors often dismiss as just blood, and one member recommended trying EMUAID MAX cream after seeing improvement in just five days. A recurring theme was frustration with the lack of research and answers, the isolating fear of looking different or being judged, and the shared determination to advocate for more attention to this debilitating condition.

A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I do believe the itching is a very big part of it or should I say the uncontrollable want to slice your hand off kind of itch yeah we do.

September 8, 2023
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Hi Michelle. You’ve gone through a lot. So sorry. My lesions are very itchy. Hardly bearable. I also have noticed that each one has tiny black dots usually around the edges. My doctor says it’s just blood but she barely looked and says I don’t have any parasites or anything but she really isn’t interested in examining me thoroughly. I know they’re there but don’t have a clue what they are. Does anyone else have these dark dots??
I ordered a new cream that’s homeopathic and totally natural ingredients that is working well. It’s for all sorts of skin ulcers and dermatitis etc. in the states you apparently can buy it at Walmart. It’s expensive but I think it’s going to be worth it. I’ve only used it for 5 days now. It’s called EMUAID MAX. Everyone should look at it on internet and give it a try. It’s even written for PN also. Best of luck.

September 6, 2023
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Yeah why don't you try to stop and see what happens? I'm curious since you're taking a supplement. If that's why your skin is worse. Please let me know. You're welcome and thank you!

September 7, 2023
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Yes!!!!! I get the black dots. I just wrote on your page about it. I feel validated about it because I sometimes feel like I'm going crazy. Thank you very much!❤️ Hope to talk soon. Take care

September 6, 2023
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Yes, it is the most horrible itching sensation. I have ever encountered in my life. I've never had chicken pox, but I'm guessing it would feel like that. I itch all over and have seems like Venus ulcers, possibly a sense that's go around my Veit's leading into some sort of Venus insufficiency. I'm thinking I don't know but I don't wish it on my worst enemy.

November 27, 2023

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