EC Paediatrics

The article describes a clinical case of prurigo nodularis, which is extremely rare in children and therefore poses diagnostic and treatment challenges. An 11-year-old patient with atopic dermatitis (AD) developed prurigo nodularis due to AD complications - impetigo relapses and Malassezia fungal infection, as a result of diseases that appear together with severe itching. The article examines and discusses the peculiarities of the course of the disease, diagnostic considerations, and therapeutic interventions employed in this case.

 Keywords: Prurigo Nodularis; Prurigo; Chronic Prurigo; Atopic Dermatitis; Children

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