[Therapy of prurigo nodularis]

C Zeidler; S Ständer

doi:10.1007/s00105-014-2757-8

[Therapy of prurigo nodularis]

Hautarzt. 2014 Aug;65(8):709-13. doi: 10.1007/s00105-014-2757-8.

[Article in German]

Authors

C Zeidler¹, S Ständer

Affiliation

¹ Kompetenzzentrum Chronischer Pruritus (KCP) und Klinik für Hautkrankheiten, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Von-Esmarch-Str. 58, 48149, Münster, Deutschland.

PMID: 25113330
DOI: 10.1007/s00105-014-2757-8

Abstract

Treatment of prurigo nodularis is a challenge. No specific therapies are approved and data from clinical trials are rare. Based on our experience, case series, randomized controlled trials as well as the S2k guideline on chronic pruritus, we provide general principles and specific recommendations in this review.

Publication types

English Abstract

MeSH terms

Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use*
Antidepressive Agents / therapeutic use*
Dermatologic Agents / therapeutic use*
Dermatology / standards*
Evidence-Based Medicine
Germany
Humans
Naltrexone / therapeutic use*
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Prurigo / complications
Prurigo / drug therapy*
Pruritus / etiology
Pruritus / prevention & control*

Substances

Anticonvulsants
Antidepressive Agents
Dermatologic Agents
Naltrexone