Prurigo in children

Pediatric prurigo is also called Hebra prurigo or early-onset prurigo, mild prurigo. Most often onset in childhood, the skin lesions are mainly red papules, millet to mung bean size, and can also be wind masses or pimples-like urticaria-like rashes. Later becomes arc nodular papules or small nodule damage. Scratches, blood scabs, or eczema-like changes can occur due to scratching. Extremities of the extremities are common, but can occur on the back, head and face. The subjective symptoms are intense itching, and pigmentation remains after the rash subsides. Can also be repeated. A few patients continue into adulthood. The axillary and groin lymph nodes can be enlarged.