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Clinical and psychosocial correlates of post-herpetic neuralgia [PDF]

, 2008
Post-herpetic neuralgia is the most challenging and debilitating complication of herpes zoster in the immunocompetent host. Because the effect of treatment is disappointing once the syndrome has developed, it is important to know which factors predict ...
Bellino, S, Gatti, A, Marsella, LT, Pica, F, Sabato, AF, Volpi, A   +5 more
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Comparison of a One- versus Two-Week Treatment with Famciclovir Upon Reductions in Pain and Occurrence of Postherpetic Neuralgia in Herpes Zoster: A Randomized Open-Label Trial

Infection and Drug Resistance, 2023
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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Association of Chronic Diseases With Herpes Zoster in China: A Nationwide Population‐Based Survey

Health Care Science, Volume 5, Issue 3, Page 187-195, June 2026.
Chronic disease was associated with elevated herpes zoster risk (aOR = 1.84, 95% CI: 1.51–2.24). Among 14 chronic conditions, heart disease showed the strongest association (aOR = 2.91, 95% CI: 2.07–4.10), followed by diabetes (aOR = 2.04, 95% CI: 1.48–2.80) and hypertension (aOR = 1.89, 95% CI: 1.47–2.42).
Wenhui Zhu, Yiqi Xia, Yanran Wang, Zhenyu Shi, Yang Shen, Chengsen Cui, Jinxu Ai, Yemin Yuan, Xin Ye, Dawei Zhu, Ping He   +10 more
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Burden of herpes zoster-associated chronic pain in Italian patients aged 50 years and over (2009¿2010): a GP-based prospective cohort study. [PDF]

, 2014
BackgroundPost-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) is the most common complication in herpes zoster (HZ) patients.MethodsWe performed a longitudinal, prospective study in 108 general practices throughout Italy to assess how many immunocompetent patients aged ¿50 ...
Bricout, H, Franco, E, Gabutti, G, Marchettini, P, Perinetti, E, Ragni, P, Volpi, A, Zotti, C   +7 more
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Things We Do for No Reason™: Prescribing gabapentinoids for pain

Journal of Hospital Medicine, Volume 21, Issue 6, Page 670-676, June 2026.
Visual Abstract Abstract Gabapentin and pregabalin are among the most frequently prescribed medications in the United States, with gabapentin in the top 10 and pregabalin in the top 100. Despite FDA approval for only select neuropathic conditions, most use is for off‐label pain indications.
Niti G. Patel, David Goese, Steven M. Belknap, Charles L. Madeira, Jeffrey H. Barsuk   +4 more
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Trigeminal ganglion electrical stimulation relieves refractory trigeminal herpes zoster and prevents postherpetic neuralgia: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports
Introduction Herpes zoster is an acute condition caused by the reactivation of varicella zoster virus, often affecting the skin and mucosa. When varicella zoster virus invades the trigeminal ganglion, it can lead to trigeminal herpes zoster, with ...
Wenhui Wu, Siwei Wang, Mo Zhou, Qian Ao, Jianhao Liao, Bangyong Qin, Jie Yuan   +6 more
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Digital subtraction angiography-guided peripheral nerve stimulation via the foramen rotundum for refractory trigeminal postherpetic neuralgia: a case report and literature review

Frontiers in Neurology
Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a debilitating complication of varicella-zoster virus infection. This case report presents a novel approach to treating refractory trigeminal maxillary postherpetic neuralgia using digital subtraction angiography (DSA ...
Qingbang Xu, Qingbang Xu, Qingbang Xu, Fangyuan Zhou, Fangyuan Zhou, Fangyuan Zhou, Dong Yang, Dong Yang, Dong Yang   +8 more
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Impact of Type 1 Versus Type 2 Diabetes on Developing Herpes Zoster and Post-herpetic Neuralgia: A Population-based Cohort Study

Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 2023
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, Chao Ou-Yang, Catherine Chang, Chu-Chieh Chen , Hung-Yu Chang   +4 more
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Real-World Treatment of Post-herpetic Neuralgia with Gabapentin or Pregabalin [PDF]

, 2012
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: There are limited data examining the real-world use of gabapentin and pregabalin for the treatment of post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN).
Laura Becker, Michael Sweeney, Phaedra Johnson, Rachel Halpern   +3 more
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Ultrasound‐Guided Liposomal vs. Conventional Bupivacaine Erector Spinae Plane Block Plus Gabapentin for Postherpetic Neuralgia

The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study aimed to compare efficacy and safety of ultrasound‐guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) using liposomal (LB) versus conventional bupivacaine (CB), each plus standardized gabapentin, in patients with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). A total of 116 PHN patients were randomized to ESPB‐LB or ESPB‐CB; both groups received standardized ...
Xia‐Jing Xu, Li‐Juan Liu, Fa‐Ming Xu, Xiang‐Yu Fang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source