| prurigo ferox | A severe form of chronic dermatitis with secondary infection in which there are constantly recurring, intensely itchy papules and nodules, often associated with atopy. Synonym: prurigo agria, prurigo ferox. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| prurigo gestationis | A pruritic papular skin disease occurring in pregnant women, without adversely affecting pregnancy or the foetus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| prurigo infantilis | A sensitivity reaction to insect bites, especially human and pet fleas, seen mostly in young children as wheals followed by papules on exposed areas. Synonym: lichen urticatus, prurigo infantilis, urticaria papulosa. (05 Mar 2000) |
| prurigo mitis | A mild form of a chronic dermatitis characterised by recurring, intensely itching papules and nodules, probably atopic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| prurigo nodularis | An eruption of hard nodules (Picker's nodules) in the skin caused by rubbing and accompanied by intense itching. Synonym: Hyde's disease. (05 Mar 2000) |
| prurigo simplex | A mild form of prurigo having a pronounced tendency to relapse. (05 Mar 2000) |
| summer prurigo | A form recurring each summer, becoming very severe as long as the hot weather continues. Synonym: actinic prurigo, summer prurigo. (05 Mar 2000) |