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) |
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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