Notalgia paresthetica

As notalgia paresthetica is referred to on the back in dermatology is a form of chronic itching. Failure sensation usually occurs next to the spine is explained as neuropathic pruritus, which is a caused by damage to the itching conducting afferent fibers in the peripheral nerves or the spinal cord disorder. As a result of constant scratching or rubbing, a change ( lichenification ) and discoloration (hyperpigmentation ) of the skin may occur.

Therapeutic local anesthetics such as benzocaine, camphor or lidocaine be used. Single case reports describe a very good effectiveness of locally -applied capsaicin, a vanilloid alkaloid that can cause desensitization of sensory nerve fibers and interruption of transmission of itching and burning pain.

Swell

• Skin disease
• Disease in neurology