"Amid chronic Prurigo / Prurigo nodularis, we must not be satisfied with the status quo - those affected deserve our full commitment to research and better therapies!"
Prof. Dr. Sonja Ständer and Prof. Dr. Matthias Augustin
Share knowledge, promote research,
improve care - Join us!
Welcome to the first global World Prurigo Day! A unique online event bringing together leading experts, clinicians and patients to share the latest findings on chronic Prurigo / Prurigo nodularis and shape the future of treatment. Participate in local live sessions in your language.
Participating countries:
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brasil, Canada, Columbia, Denmark, Dubai, France, Germany, Greece, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi-Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA
Schedule
for patients, physicians and interested public
World Prurigo Day Germany in German (Duration 2h)
1.00pm Berlin (CEST / 11.00am UTC)
World Prurigo Day France in French (Duration 1h)
2.00pm Paris (CEST / 12.00pm UTC)
World Prurigo Day USA / Canada in English (Duration 2h)
9.00am New York (EDT / 1.00pm UTC)
Registration
Register now for free for World Prurigo Day on June 21, 2025!
Secure your place at the first global online event on chronic Prurigo / Prurigo nodularis. Participation is free of charge. Simply enter your e-mail address and indicate whether you are a doctor or a patient.
The EADV Task Force Pruritus and International Forum for the Study of Itch (IFSI)
Leading Expertise in Chronic Prurigo / Prurigo nodularis
Meet the dedicated members of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Global Pruritus Task Force. This esteemed group comprises leading international experts at the forefront of scientific research and clinical practice for chronic Prurigo, including Prurigo Nodularis.
Explore our members’ profiles by clicking on their pictures to discover their affiliations and contact details.
Experts marked with „Local Event Host“ will be leading World Prurigo Day initiatives in their respective countries on June 21st.
Invited global organizations:
In partnership with the following patient organizations:
Our partners' perspectives
“I am very pleased about the first World Prurigo Day. It gives those of us affected a voice, makes the disease more visible, and promotes exchange with experts.”
Linda Stockmeier from the German Facebook self-help group – Prurigo nodularis + simplex
“Itching is a tough test for everyone involved. Forbidding scratching is pointless. You can't suppress a severe itching attack! It only ends when the skin is scratched and the pain relieves the itching. Itching can quickly change life for the worse. Whether in kindergarten, at school, at work, or at home. Itching is distracting and disrupts normal physical and mental processes. Additionally, those around the person often don't fully understand this individual drama and draw false conclusions about the often associated human misbehavior of those trapped in the itch-scratch cycle. Only research, information, and understanding support can help. The German Atopic Eczema Association congratulates the initiators of World Prurigo Day 2025 for their helpful and valuable foresight. Those affected will thank you!”
German Atopic Eczema Association
Thomas Schwennesen
President
World Prurigo Day 2025 is supported by:
What is Prurigo nodularis?
Chronic Prurigo / Prurigo nodularis: A challenging chronic inflammatory skin disease
Chronic Prurigo / Prurigo nodularis (PN) is more than just itching. This chronic skin disease is characterized by severely itchy nodules and is a considerable burden for those affected. The causes are complex and include neuronal and immunological factors. Despite advances, there is still a great need for education, effective therapies and improved patient care. Learn more about the challenges and latest approaches at World Prurigo Day
World Prurigo Day: Our Mission & The Event
Our mission: Working together to the care of prurigo nodularis patients
World Prurigo Day on June 21, 2025 is a global initiative with a clear goal: to raise awareness of chronic Prurigo / Prurigo nodularis, advance research and accelerate the development of new therapies. We bring together leading dermatologists, researchers and patients.
What to expect: A global online event with parallel live events in numerous countries (including Italy, Spain, France, India, USA - more to follow). Experts will present the latest research findings and therapeutic approaches in the respective national language. All sessions will take place in the same time zone to enable a global exchange.
WHO IS THIS DAY FOR?
Physicians & Healthcare Professionals
In particular dermatologists who wish to deepen their knowledge of the diagnosis, management and latest treatment options for chronic Prurigo / Prurigo nodularis.
Patients & relatives
Get understandable information about the disease, coping strategies and current treatment approaches directly from experts.
Researchers & Scientists
Discover the latest research results and network internationally.
Value proposition
Latest research results on chronic Prurigo / Prurigo nodularis
Understanding innovative therapeutic approaches
Practical tips for everyday life (patients)
International network of experts
Live program in your national language
Program highlights & experts
Top experts & exciting insights:
The program of the World Prurigo Day
Look forward to keynote speeches by internationally renowned experts on chronic Prurigo / Prurigo nodularis. The event will be accompanied by global experts on prurigo and moderated by Prof. Dr. Sonja Ständer and Prof. Dr. Matthias Augustin.
The program includes topics such as: (examples from the German program)
- The history and definition of chronic Prurigo / Prurigo nodularis
- The burden of disease and patient
- The latest innovations in therapy
- Practical tips for those affected
The detailed program for your country will be available here shortly.
The initiators
Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. Sonja Ständer is Professor of Dermatology and Clinical Neurodermatology at the University of Münster and directs the Center for Chronic Pruritus (KCP) at the University Hospital Münster. As an internationally renowned expert in the field of chronic itching (chronic Prurigo / Prurigo nodularis), she integrates translational research with patient-centered care. She is the initiator and president of numerous expert committees, including the International Forum for the Study of Itch (IFSI), and is a co-author of landmark clinical studies and guidelines. Her scientific work has received multiple awards and significantly influences modern pruritus research.
Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Matthias Augustin is board-certified in Dermatology and Venereology, holds certification in Allergology, and serves as Professor of Health Economics and Quality of Life Research. As Director of the Institute for Health Services Research in Dermatology and Nursing (IVDP) at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, 1 he is recognized as one of the leading experts in evidence-based dermatology, health services research, and digital medicine. With over 800 scientific publications and numerous awards, he has significantly shaped the national and international research landscape in dermatology, quality of life research, and health economics for decades.