Question 1

what exactly is pickers nodule?

Accepted Answer

Irritation: This is caused by repetitive irritation of the skin area leading to excessive scarring -thus the bump or nodule. 
In the early stage, it may go away by itself once the scratching is stopped.  At a later stage, injecting a cortisone into the lesion may cause it to resolve. In the chronic stage, it is nearly impossible to get rid of it.

Question 2

there are 6-7 black lesions/ nodules on my scalp for 5 years. my father had them too (benign). i have dandruff and oily skin. any diagnostic tests?

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Likely biopsy,,,: Your best diagnostic test here would likely be biopsy of these lesions by a dermatologist.  These would then be sent to a lab for analysis, and the report would go back to the doctor to discuss with you.  Good luck.

Question 3

could thyroid gland problems cause nodular lesions on the scalp?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Most likely two issues here but you do need to give more detail

Question 4

i have diagnosed with nodular scabies i cannot get rid of it from my scalp (have had preexistis psoriasis in scalp) despite 4 rounds of oral ivermecti?

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Oral plus topical: For encrusted scabies, you need to use oral Ivermectin along with topical permethrin. In addition, you must wash all of your clothes and bedding every day in hot water to kill the mites in the cloth. Scabies is tricky to treat sometimes but with time, a bit of care and patience it can be done, .

Question 5

what could cause pickers nodules?

Accepted Answer

Picking: Pickers nodules, aka prurigo nodularis, may start out as anything causing itching and then the nerves in that area go haywire and the person picks and rubs and continues to manipulate the area,  then, thick nodules that have more nerves and sensations grow and the cycle continues.  The only way to break the cycle is to not touch these spots alt all.  For itching, topical or injected corticosteroid.

Question 6

i have these nodules on my back please help?

Accepted Answer

Requires examination: and direct observation, preferrably by a dermatologist. Cannot be diagnosed without  exam and/or biopsy.

Question 7

what are pickers nodules?

Accepted Answer

Lichen simplex: Pruritic/ irritant skin nodules leading to skin discoloration.

Question 8

can multiple nodules be cancerous?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Where they are and your clinical history.  Please provide additional information.

Question 9

what is an ovoid hypoechoic nodule?

Accepted Answer

Where: is this ovoid hypoechoic nodule? Cysts can be ovoid and have no inside echoes. Not everything that is hypoechoic is a cyst. More information would help.

Question 10

does sarcoidosis always have nodules?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disease. It most commonly affects lungs. In the lungs it usually causes enlargement of lymph glands on both sides.

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What exactly is pickers nodule?

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There are 6-7 black lesions/ nodules on my scalp for 5 years. my father had them too (benign). i have dandruff and oily skin. any diagnostic tests?

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Could thyroid gland problems cause nodular lesions on the scalp?

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I have diagnosed with nodular scabies i cannot get rid of it from my scalp (have had preexistis psoriasis in scalp) despite 4 rounds of oral ivermecti?

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What could cause pickers nodules?

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I have these nodules on my back please help?

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What are pickers nodules?

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Can multiple nodules be cancerous?

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What is an ovoid hypoechoic nodule?

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Does sarcoidosis always have nodules?

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