Notalgia Paresthetica Review: Update on Presentation, Pathophysiology, and Treatment.

Source: Clin Pract 2023 Feb 19; 13(1). doi: 10.3390/clinpract13010029Authors: Robinson C, Downs E, De la Caridad Gomez Y, Nduaguba C, Woolley P, Varrassi G, Gill J, Simopoulos TT, Viswanath O, Yazdi CA

Notalgia paresthetica (NP) is a chronic cutaneous neuropathy primarily characterized by localized pruritus and associated dysesthesias, including sensations of pain, numbness, and tingling. The sensory neuropathy characteristic of NP is thought to result from spinal nerve entrapment caused by degenerative changes in the spine or musculoskeletal compression. This review summarizes the current medical literature with a focus on the past five years regarding NP, its pathophysiology, presentation, and current treatment options.

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