Case report: notalgia paresthetica
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Notalgia paresthetica: the unreachable itch
BACKGROUND Notalgia paresthetica (NP) is a very common, under-recognized condition characterized by pruritus in a unilateral, dermatomal distribution in the mid-back. Chronic pruritus is sometimes accompanied by pain, paresthesias, or altered sensation to touch. OBJECTIVES To review the current literature with regards to the cause of NP and its most appropriate treatment. METHODS Comprehens...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Journal
سال: 2019
ISSN: 2574-9838
DOI: 10.15406/ipmrj.2019.04.00201