Holistic approach to treatment of intractable central neuropathic itch

Ashley R. Curtis; Charles Tegeler; Jonathan Burdette; Gil Yosipovitch

doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2010.02.023

Holistic approach to treatment of intractable central neuropathic itch

Ashley R. Curtis, Charles Tegeler, Jonathan Burdette, Gil Yosipovitch

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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	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2010.02.023
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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