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Living with PN since 2021 sounds absolutely exhausting, and what you're describing — deep, funnel-like sores — sounds like ulcerated nodules. These happen when larger nodules get scratched or irritated enough to break open, creating deeper wounds with more significant skin loss. It's one of the more painful and distressing Show Full Answer

Living with PN since 2021 sounds absolutely exhausting, and what you're describing — deep, funnel-like sores — sounds like ulcerated nodules. These happen when larger nodules get scratched or irritated enough to break open, creating deeper wounds with more significant skin loss. It's one of the more painful and distressing parts of PN. The scarring you're dealing with is also really common with PN. After nodules break open and heal, they can leave behind:

- Dark spots or discoloration where nodules once were
- Raised or sunken scars from repeated scratching
- Lighter patches where skin pigment has been lost

These marks can feel like a constant reminder of everything you've been through, and that's genuinely hard to carry. One important thing to watch for with open sores is signs of infection, like swelling, warmth, oozing, or fever. If any of those show up, reaching out to a healthcare provider quickly is really important.

Working closely with a dermatologist to get the itching under better control can help slow down new nodule formation and give existing sores a better chance to heal. You deserve relief — please don't give up on finding the right treatment plan.

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