Clinical study of CT-guided pulsed radiofrequency combined with platelet-rich plasma in treatment of postherpetic neuralgia [PDF]
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of CT-guided pulsed radiofrequency combined with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia.
Kang Bowen, Xue Zhaoxia, Liang Huan, Yang Qing, Wang Qiuyun
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Can treatment success with 5% lidocaine medicated plaster be predicted in cancer pain with neuropathic components or trigeminal neuropathic pain? [PDF]
An expert group of 40 pain specialists from 16 countries performed a first assessment of the value of predictors for treatment success with 5% lidocaine-medicated plaster in the management of cancer pain with neuropathic components and trigeminal ...
Brasseur, L+3 more
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No evidence of family history as a risk factor for herpes zoster in patients with post-herpetic neuralgia [PDF]
Little is known about reactivation of latent varicella zoster virus as herpes zoster in individuals with no underlying immunosuppression. Risk factors include age, sex, ethnicity, exogenous boosting of immunity from varicella contacts, underlying cell ...
Boccia, Mt+5 more
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Type 2 diabetes is associated with an increased risk of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia. However, the association of type 1 diabetes with herpes zoster or postherpetic neuralgia remains unclear.
Su-Ying Wen+4 more
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Superficial cervical plexus block for management of herpes zoster neuralgia in the C3 dermatome: a case report [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Herpes zoster is a well-known reactivating viral disease that gives rise to painful skin lesions. Although this vesicular rash heals up within a few weeks, pain sometimes continues, becoming postherpetic neuralgia.
Doo Sik Kim, Hye Young Shin, Sang Su Kim
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Diagnosis and management of trigeminal neuropathic pains [PDF]
Trigeminal neuropathic pains have presented diagnostic and therapeutic challenges to providers. In addition, knowledge of pathophysiology, current classification systems, taxonomy and phenotyping of these conditions are incomplete.
Napeñas, JJ, Zakrzewska, JM
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Fen Peng,1,* Haiyang He,2,* Tianbao Xia,2 Shichao Lv2 1Department of Dermatology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Dermatology, Special Medical Center of Strategic Support Force of PLA, Beijing,
Peng F, He H, Xia T, Lv S
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Acyclovir and postherpetic neuralgia
Studies have demonstrated the benefit of acyclovir, given intravenously or orally, on the acute illness in herpes zoster (HZ). Whether or not such treatment influences the subsequent development of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) has been the subject of recent controversy.
Klenerman, P, Luzzi, G
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Antiepileptic drugs for the treatment of neuropathic pain : a systematic review [PDF]
Many therapies have been proposed for the management of neuropathic pain, and they include the use of different antiepileptic drugs. However, the lack of high quality studies indicates that results on the different neuropathic disorders under study ...
Gay Escoda, Cosme+3 more
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Botulinum Toxin for Neuropathic Pain: A Review of the Literature
Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT), derived from Clostridium botulinum, has been used therapeutically for focal dystonia, spasticity, and chronic migraine. Its spectrum as a potential treatment for neuropathic pain has grown.
Hyun-Mi Oh, Myung Eun Chung
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