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- Title
Approach to a patient with postherpetic neuralgia - a review.
- Authors
Kaur, Jasleen; Jyotika, Kalsy
- Abstract
Postherpetic neuralgia is a type of neuropathic intractable pain which develops as a sequel of acute herpes zoster infection (shingles). Postherpetic neuralgia is a vexing problem. The effective treatment of these patients remains a clinical challenge despite a standard pharmacological approach in combination with anticonvulsants and antidepressants. This constant or intermittent pain may go on for months or years and can lead to depression and even suicidal ideations. Here we will discuss the different treatment modalities in present and future scenario.
- Subjects
NEURALGIA; HERPES zoster treatment; ANTICONVULSANTS; ANTIDEPRESSANTS; PHYSIOLOGICAL aspects of pain; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists, 2012, Vol 22, Issue 2, p146
- ISSN
1560-9014
- Publication type
Article