Abstract:Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of dot matrix erbium laser conbining with compound recipe flumetasone paste for the treatment of nodular prurigo. Methods A total of 42 patients with prurigo nodularis were randomly divided into two groups, with the name of treatment group (n = 21, dot matrix erbium laser conbining with compound recipe flumetasone paste) and control group (n = 21 flumetasone paste only). The course of treatment was four weeks. Results The effective power in treatment group and control group showed no difference on 2 and 4 weeks during treatment. However, the rate of heal and excellence showed a higher level in the treatment group than those of in the control group. In addition, the VAS score for pruritus showed a higher score in the treatment group than those of in the control group as well. Conclusions The short-term efficacy of prurigo nodularis with dot matrix erbium laser conbining flumetasone paste is distinct and can effectively relieve symptoms.