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Efficacy and safety of subcutaneous injection of botulinum toxin in the treatment of Chinese postherpetic neuralgia compared to analgesics: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Neurology
ObjectiveThe purpose of this meta-analysis is to investigate the efficacy and safety of a subcutaneous injection of botulinum toxin in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) compared to analgesics.MethodsWe searched PubMed, Cochrane Library ...
Hui Wang, Ping Lin
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A Novel Case of Resolved Postherpetic Neuralgia with Subsequent Development of Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Case Reports in Medicine, 2013
A 72-year-old female patient is presented, who was diagnosed with herpes zoster along the left ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerve with associated cutaneous vesicles.
Alexander Mason, Kristen Ayres, Sigita Burneikiene, Alan T. Villavicencio, E. Lee Nelson, Sharad Rajpal   +5 more
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Treatment of postherpetic neuralgia: focus on pregabalin

Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2008
Kimberly A CappuzzoThe Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Program, Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Pharmacy, Richmond, Virginia, USAAbstract: Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a devastating, chronic pain syndrome that can develop following an outbreak ...
Kimberly A Cappuzzo
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Effects of Intradermal Botulinum Toxin Injections on Herpes Zoster Related Neuralgia

Infection and Drug Resistance, 2023
Fen Peng,1 Tian-Bao Xia2 1Department of Dermatology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Dermatology, People’s Liberation Army Strategic Support Force Characteristic Medical Center, Beijing, People’s ...
Peng F, Xia TB
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The impact of the 5A nursing model on pain in patients with postherpetic neuralgia: a randomized controlled trial

Frontiers in Pain Research
BackgroundThe complex pathogenesis of postherpetic neuralgia significantly impacts patients' quality of life. Traditional nursing models often fail to fully meet patients’ individual needs, whereas the 5A nursing model emphasizes individualized and ...
Xi Yi
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Outcomes of Twice Repeated High-Voltage Long-Duration Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment in Subacute Postherpetic Neuralgia: a Retrospective Single-Center Analysis

Journal of Pain Research
Huaichang Wen,1,2,* Yi Wang,2,* Hao Cheng,2 Bin Wang,2 Xianwen Hu1 1Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Anesthesiology, First Affiliated Hospital of ...
Wen H, Wang Y, Cheng H, Wang B, Hu X
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The newest point in the treatment and prevention of herpes zoster: A narrative review

Tungs’ Medical Journal
Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infection can result in varicella (or chickenpox) as a primary infection. Patients typically develop numerous vesicular lesions on the face, limbs, and trunk. After recovery, VZV will reside dormant in the dorsal root ganglia
Chieh Chen, Da-ming Liao
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Botulinum Toxin Reduction Pain in Postherpetic Neuralgia

مجله دانشکده پزشکی اصفهان, 2011
Background: The most common complication of herpes zoster is postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), which can cause chronic and debilitating pain. In some patients, pain persists for weeks or even years after regression of the rash and many drugs and methods ...
Mohamad Reza Emad, Maryam Emad, Parisa Taheri   +2 more
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Profile of the capsaicin 8% patch for the management of neuropathic pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia: safety, efficacy, and patient acceptability

Patient Preference and Adherence, 2016
Muhammad Laklouk,1 Ganesan Baranidharan2 1Department of Anaesthesia, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 2Leeds Pain and Neuromodulation Centre, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Seacroft Hospital, Leeds, UK Abstract: Capsaicin is a ...
Laklouk M, Baranidharan G
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Alleviating effect of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and its major components on postherpetic pain: a randomized blinded controlled trial

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Background Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) causes severe pain which can lead to decreased quality-of-life. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of inhalation of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) oil and its major components (linalool and linalyl acetate)
Jiyeong You, You Kyoung Shin, Geun Hee Seol   +2 more
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