Abstract
Central neuropathic itch can be a lifelong debilitating condition and treatment challenge. We report a patient with a traumatic brain injury with severe intractable pruritus who failed extensive pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment but responded to a holistic approach using healing touch. We discuss the complexity of this type of neuropathic itch and present a holistic approach as an adjunct to therapy in reducing itch intensity. This case presentation along with the literature discussed suggests a therapeutic strategy for the management of complicated central neuropathic itch.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 955-959 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
| Volume | 64 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - May 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- central neuropathic itch
- generalized pruritus
- holistic medicine
- neuropathic itch
- pruritus treatment
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology
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Curtis, A. R., Tegeler, C., Burdette, J., & Yosipovitch, G. (2011). Holistic approach to treatment of intractable central neuropathic itch. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 64(5), 955-959. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2010.02.023