What is the meaning of the word prurigo?
The term prurigo refers to intensely itchy spots. It may be used when the cause is known (see list below) or to describe a condition of unknown cause characterised by small itchy bumps. Prurigo should be distinguished from pruritus (itch), in which there are no primary skin lesions.
The term prurigo refers to intensely itchy spots. It may be used when the cause is known (see list below) or to describe a condition of unknown cause characterised by small itchy bumps. Prurigo should be distinguished from pruritus (itch), in which there are no primary skin lesions.
