Yes, they will do a biopsy to determine if it is indeed PN. I wish you the best and I hope it's negative and can be treated and it goes away permanently.
Hi Janice! Since so many skin issues can look similar to each other, I would suggest if you haven't already done so, to see a dermatologist for a definitive diagnosis and treatment plan.
Prurigo nodularis (PN) can look quite different from person to person, so there's no single "one size fits all" appearance. Here are some common ways PN nodules can look:
- Raised, firm bumps that may feel like a dome on the skin
- Colors ranging from skin-tone to pink, red, purple, brown, or black
- Sizes from tiny dots Show Full Answer