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Case Reports
. 2011 May;64(5):955-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2010.02.023. Epub 2011 Feb 3.

Holistic approach to treatment of intractable central neuropathic itch

Ashley R Curtis  1 , Charles Tegeler, Jonathan Burdette, Gil Yosipovitch
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Holistic approach to treatment of intractable central neuropathic itch

Ashley R Curtis et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2011 May.

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.

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