A Case of Prurigo Nodularis with Skin Rash that Occurred after COVID-19 Vaccination

Abstract

Objectives: This study is to report a case of prurigo nodularis with skin rash that occurred after COVID-19 vaccination improved by Korean medicine treatment.Methods: The patient visited our hospital complaining of prurigo nodularis and skin rashes which occurred in various parts of the body (Total score 17). The patient complained of sleep disturbance (NRS 9) due to nighttime pruritus (NRS 7). Based on the patient’s symptoms, herbal medicine Soshiho-tang and acupuncture on the left Triple Energizer Hangyeok was prescribed.Results: Most of the skin symptoms improved significantly leaving only scars, minor scratches and pigmentation (Total score 17 → 6). The patient's sleep condition improved (NRS 7 → 1) as the pruritus decreased from NRS 9 to 2.Conclusions: This study is significant in that the patient with prurigo nodularis accompanied by skin rash effectively improved by the Korean Medicine treatment.