EFFECTIVENESS OF INTRADERMAL BOTULINUM TOXIN IN INTRACTABLE POSTHERPETIC NEURALGIA
Journal Title: Innoriginal: International Journal Of Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
Objective: Post-herpetic neuralgia is not an uncommon complication of herpes. It is a type of neuropathic pain that is confined to the dermatome supplied by cutaneous nerves. A number of pharmacotherapies and other treatment modalities are tried in treatment of this type of neuralgia; however, still, a sizeable number of patients are refractory to treatment options. Botulinum toxin (BoNT) has been tried recently as one of the treatment option in intractable post-herpetic neuralgia (IPNH). Methods: Intradermal BoNT 2.5 units were given at multiple sites 2 cm apart in the affected region (face/trunk).Results: Five out of eight patients had significant pain relief on BoNT injections in dose range 50-100 units. Conclusions: Intradermal BoNT is an affective therapeutic option for IPNH.
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Kuljeet Singh Anand, Vikas Dhikav, Mansi Sethi, Gunjan Verma
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