CME/CE Podcast: Itching and Scratching: Diagnosing Prurigo Nodularis

For more information regarding this CME/CE activity and to complete the CME/CE requirements and claim credit for this activity, visit:https://www.mycme.com/courses/itching-scratching-diagnosing-prurigo-nodularis-8910Featuring faculty Shawn Kwatra, MD, moderated by Gregg Sherman, MD.SummaryPrurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by severe, unrelenting pruritus that is higher in intensity and associated with greater decrease in quality of life (QoL) than with other pruritic dermatoses such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. Patients with PN report severe disturbances in sleep, reduced participation in social activities, and absenteeism from work because of their disease.In this first of two podcast episodes, Dr. Shawn Kwatra and Dr. Gregg Sherman discuss the presentation and diagnosis of PN. Joining them is a real patient with PN to share their experience and journey.This podcast was recorded and is being used with permission of the presenters.Learning ObjectiveUpon completion of this activity, learners should be able to:Identify the clinical manifestations and differential workup associated with the accurate, timely diagnosis of prurigo nodularis (PN)This activity is accredited for CME/CE Credit.The National Association for Continuing Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.The National Association for Continuing Education designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.National Association for Continuing Education is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners as an approved provider of nurse practitioner continuing education. Provider number: 121222. This activity is approved for 0.25 contact hours (which includes 0 hours of pharmacology).Click on the link to view the summary of individual disclosures.https://docs.naceonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2023/07/Summary-of-Individual-Disclosures.pdfDisclosure of Commercial SupportThis educational activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.Please visit  http://naceonline.com to engage in more live and on demand CME/CE content.