noun
- a chronic skin condition characterized by severe itching and the formation of small, hard bumps
Usage: medical
Examples
- The dermatologist diagnosed her with prurigo after examining the itchy bumps on her arms.
- Prurigo can be triggered by various factors including stress and certain medications.
- The patient’s prurigo symptoms worsened during the summer months.
- Treatment for prurigo often includes topical corticosteroids and antihistamines.
- She avoided scratching the prurigo lesions to prevent secondary infection.
- The chronic nature of prurigo made it difficult for him to sleep at night.