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Happy Thursday, Jim!
I think we can all agree that itchiness is maddening (especially at night).
And it can be so bad for some that it drastically impacts their mental health.
One of the itchiest skin conditions is something that you probably haven't heard of --
Prurigo Nodularis.
Because a biologic drug was recently approved to treat it, you'll likely start hearing more about it in the coming year.
I've gotten many requests in the past 10 months asking for some information on this
horribly HELLISH skin condition + I finally found THE person who is the most knowledgeable on it in the US to come (back) on the show!
Turns out that
Dr. Shawn Kwatra who was previously on the show back in January is the
only NIH-funded lab doing research on this condition and boy, does he have some
really incredible knowledge-bombs to drop to help those who are struggling to get relief.
In this episode, we discuss...
- What is prurigo nodularis + what are the telltale symptoms?
- Some possible immune system triggers to watch out for
- Thoughts on current treatment options (+ what's coming down the pipeline)
- Cormorbitidities strongly associated with prurigo nodularis (watch out for these!)
- Is prurigo nodularis itch histamine-driven? (issues with using antihistamines)
- How prurigo nodularis impacts mental health (WOW)
I'd love to hear your questions + comments
ON THE BLOG about this episode. I hope that you'll share this with someone you know if they are struggling with PN!
And if you're dealing with histamine issues, this is the last chance to join me for my Histamine Masterclass happening TONIGHT (details in the PS below!).
Wishing you a wonderful weekend...
Your copilot,
Jennifer