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notalgia paresthetica

Etiology: - disease of the thoracic spine Clinical manifestations: - localized pruritus, most commonly on the medial back around the scapula - absence of primary skin lesions Management: - pharmaceutical agents a) gabapentin b) carbamazepine c) topical capsaicin d) botulinum toxin has been used with success

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neuropathic pruritus

References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 15, 18. American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2009, 2018.
  2. Savk O and Savk E Investigation of spinal pathology in notalgia paresthetica. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2005 Jun;52(6):1085-7. PMID: 15928634
  3. Savk E et al Notalgia paresthetica: a study on pathogenesis. Int J Dermatol. 2000 Oct;39(10):754-9. PMID: 11095194