Pruritus Circumscriptus Sine Materia: A Sequel of Postzosteric Neuralgia - Evaluation by Quantitative Psychophysical Examination and Laser-evoked Potentials

Ulf Darsow, Jürgen Lorenz, Burkhart Bromm, Johannes Ring

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Abstract

A case of circumscribed pruritus existing since 1 year on clinically uninvolved skin is reported, in which careful history revealed a 5-year previous episode of herpes zoster in the same dermatome. Impairment of cutaneous sensitivity was evaluated by use of a quantitative psychophysical examination and laser-evoked cortical potentials (LEP).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)45-47
Number of pages3
JournalActa Dermato-Venereologica
Volume76
Issue number1
StatePublished - 1996
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Circumscribed itch
  • Herpes zoster
  • Hyperalgesia

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