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Members reflected on whether avoiding scratching or touching scalp sores from prurigo nodularis can actually help them heal, with the... Read more

Members reflected on whether avoiding scratching or touching scalp sores from prurigo nodularis can actually help them heal, with the consensus being that while it does break the itch-scratch cycle in theory, healing takes a very long time and lesions often remain below the surface, ready to flare again. Several members shared helpful strategies including NAC supplements (N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine) at 600mg twice daily to reduce itching, visualization techniques to interrupt the urge to scratch, and treatments like Dupixent for widespread cases. A recurring theme was the deeply frustrating and persistent nature of the condition, with some members experiencing nodules that never fully resolve even after many years, alongside concerns about hair loss and the emotional toll of feeling unable to stop picking despite knowing the harm it causes.