Periumbilical neuropathic pruritus in an infant: Presentation of a spinal intramedullary neoplasm

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. P. Pereira ◽  
M. Görg ◽  
C. Zeidler ◽  
S. Ständer
Keyword(s):  
Neuropathic Pruritus

scholarly journals Pathophysiology and Treatment of Pruritus in Elderly

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 174
Author(s):  
Bo Young Chung ◽  
Ji Young Um ◽  
Jin Cheol Kim ◽  
Seok Young Kang ◽  
Chun Wook Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Unknown Origin ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Multiple Factors ◽  
Signaling Mechanisms ◽  
Novel Drugs ◽  
Neuropathic Pruritus ◽  
Chronic Pruritus

Pruritus is a relatively common symptom that anyone can experience at any point in their life and is more common in the elderly. Pruritus in elderly can be defined as chronic pruritus in a person over 65 years old. The pathophysiology of pruritus in elderly is still unclear, and the quality of life is reduced. Generally, itch can be clinically classified into six types: Itch caused by systemic diseases, itch caused by skin diseases, neuropathic pruritus, psychogenic pruritus, pruritus with multiple factors, and from unknown causes. Senile pruritus can be defined as a chronic pruritus of unknown origin in elderly people. Various neuronal mediators, signaling mechanisms at neuronal terminals, central and peripheral neurotransmission pathways, and neuronal sensitizations are included in the processes causing itch. A variety of therapies are used and several novel drugs are being developed to relieve itch, including systemic and topical treatments.

scholarly journals Cost-effectiveness of an 8% Capsaicin Patch in the Treatment of Brachioradial Pruritus and Notalgia Paraesthetica, Two Forms of Neuropathic Pruritus

2017 ◽  
Vol 97 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Steinke ◽  
M Gutknecht ◽  
C Zeidler ◽  
A Dieckhöfer ◽  
O Herrlein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Neuropathic Pruritus

Other Forms of Neuropathic Pruritus

Pruritus ◽  
2016 ◽  
pp. 229-233
Author(s):  
Astrid Stumpf ◽  
Claudia Zeidler ◽  
Sonja Ständer
Keyword(s):  
Neuropathic Pruritus

Neuropathic pruritus

1998 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 198-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lewsbe G Abbott
Keyword(s):  
Neuropathic Pruritus

Neuropathic pruritus as the p]resenting symptom of lupus transverse myelitis

2016 ◽  
Vol 368 ◽  
pp. 138-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta González Sánchez ◽  
Lucía Llorente Ayuso ◽  
Juan Ruiz Morales ◽  
Antonio Martínez Salio
Keyword(s):  
Transverse Myelitis ◽  
Neuropathic Pruritus

scholarly journals Cannabinoids for the treatment of refractory neuropathic pruritus in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A case report

2021 ◽  
pp. 026921632110453
Author(s):  
Kelvin Lou ◽  
Shane Murphy ◽  
Clair Talbot
Keyword(s):  
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Course Of Action ◽  
Research Problems ◽  
Neuropathic Pruritus ◽  
Gastrointestinal Side Effects ◽  
Chronic Pruritus ◽  
Lateral Sclerosis

Background: Neuropathic symptoms have a wide variety of manifestations, ranging from pain to pruritus. Neuropathic pruritus is a type of chronic pruritus related to damaged small fibers. Cannabinoids have evidence to manage neuropathic symptoms. We present a case of refractory neuropathic pruritus that was successfully managed with the use of oral cannabinoids. Case presentation: A 60-year-old male with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis with ongoing pruritus despite the use of standard neuropathic therapies. Possible course of action: Sodium channel and N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonists have evidence for neuropathic symptoms but can cause significant gastrointestinal side effects. Prescription cannabinoids such as nabiximol can be cost prohibitive to use in practice. Synthetic tetrahydrocannabinol products are dose limited by psychoactive side effects. Formulation of a plan: A balanced oral cannabinoid from a licensed producer was preferred as it has evidence for neuropathic symptoms and is generally well tolerated. Outcome: The patient showed improvement to his pruritus score from 7/10 to 3/10. There was initial increased sedation but tolerance developed quickly. Lessons learned from case: Cannabinoids are possibly safe and effective in management of neuropathic pruritus. View on research problems: Additional research is needed to establish efficacy and safety.

scholarly journals Comparison of Characteristics of Neuropathic and Non-neuropathic Pruritus to Develop a Tool for the Diagnosis of Neuropathic Pruritus: The NP5

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna Huguen ◽  
Emilie Brenaut ◽  
Caroline-Jade Clerc ◽  
Florence Poizeau ◽  
Pascale Marcorelles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neuropathic Pruritus
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