Study finds more inflammation in Black patients with chronic skin disease

[Joachim]

Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic skin disease that affects an estimated 72 out of 100,000 people in the U.S. The disease disproportionately affects Black patients and other minority groups. Patients with PN have intensely itchy nodules on their arms and legs, which greatly impact their quality of life. Johns Hopkins researchers identified two distinct clusters of patients with PN: those who had increased inflammation in the blood, and those who did not but were more likely to have a history of spinal disease, which may sensitize the nerves. Identifying those with unique types of inflammation may help doctors provide more precise and personalized treatment for the disorder.

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