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| Itchy red bump disease | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Papular dermatitis[1] |
| Specialty | Dermatology |
Itchy red bump disease, also known as prurigo simplex, is a skin condition characterized by itchy red bumps that may be treated with topical steroids or PUVA therapy. It was first described by A. Bernard Ackerman in 1978.[1][2][3]
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References
- ^ a b Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.
- ^ Bernhard, JD (2005). "Medical pearl: itchy red bump disease". Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 52 (1): 135. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2004.04.015. PMID 15627093.
- ^ Wallengren, J (3 September 2021). "Prurigo Simplex or "Itchy Red Bump" Disease: Review and Case Series". Acta Dermato-venereologica. 101 (9): adv00539. doi:10.2340/00015555-3912. PMC 9425620. PMID 34436622.
