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case_images: W0 (prurigo nodularis lesions at baseline).
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case_images: Physical examination revealed widespread hyperkeratosis nodules and excoriations on scalp, extensor side of the extremities, and trunk (Figure 1).
case_images: W4 (prurigo nodularis improved after acupuncture therapy at week 4).
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case_images: No new rash (Figure 2).
case_images: W10 (prurigo nodularis improved after acupuncture therapy at week 10).
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case_images: The NRS for itch scored 2 points, indicating that it is basically not itchy during the day, and slight itching at night before bedtime, which could be controlled without scratching (Figure 3).
case_images: W16 (prurigo nodularis improved after acupuncture therapy at week 16).
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case_images: In the 16th week, all but a small number of nodules on both upper limbs had subsided with pigmentation left (Figure 4).
case_images: F1 (followed up for 1 month).
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case_images: During the 2-month's follow-up, the patient was stable in all aspects without new rash (Figures 5 and 6).
case_images: F2 (followed up for 2 month).
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case_images: During the 2-month's follow-up, the patient was stable in all aspects without new rash (Figures 5 and 6).