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Therapeutic Strategies for Postherpetic Neuralgia: Mechanisms, Treatments, and Perspectives
Purpose of ReviewPostherpetic neuralgia is an annoying pain that mainly affects older people. In order to give patients more options, this review...
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Trigeminal Postherpetic Neuralgia: From Pathophysiology to Treatment
Purpose of ReviewTrigeminal postherpetic neuralgia (TG-PHN) is a neuropathic pain condition complicating herpes zoster (HZ) attributed to the...
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Correlation between pain catastrophizing in acute herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia: a retrospective analysis
PurposeThe objective of this study was to examine the association between pain catastrophizing in acute phase herpes zoster and the development of...
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Different Acupuncture Therapies for Postherpetic Neuralgia: An Overview of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis
BackgroundPostherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is the most common complication of herpes zoster infection and affects patients’ quality of life. Acupuncture...
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Development of a Prediction Model and Corresponding Scoring Table for Postherpetic Neuralgia Using Six Machine Learning Algorithms: A Retrospective Study
IntroductionPostherpetic neuralgia (PHN), a complication of herpes zoster, significantly impacts the quality of life of affected patients. Research...
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Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Clinical Study on the Efficacy and Safety of Lidocaine Patches in Chinese Patients with Postherpetic Neuralgia
IntroductionTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of lidocaine patches in Chinese patients with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN).
MethodsPatients were...
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Alleviating effect of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and its major components on postherpetic pain: a randomized blinded controlled trial
BackgroundPostherpetic neuralgia (PHN) causes severe pain which can lead to decreased quality-of-life. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of...
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A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Pregabalin and Gabapentin in the Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia
ObjectiveTo systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy of pregabalin and gabapentin in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), including...
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Determining the Definitive Time Criterion for Postherpetic Neuralgia Using Infrared Thermographic Imaging
IntroductionThe time criteria used in many studies of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) are arbitrary and do not have supporting evidence. Therefore, this...
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Rare case of postherpetic abdominal pseudohernia in a patient on peritoneal dialysis
Patients affected by chronic kidney disease, especially those requiring maintenance dialysis therapy, are particularly susceptible to infections,...
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Acupuncture combined with medication for postherpetic neuralgia affecting the head and face: a randomized controlled trial
ObjectiveTo observe the efficacy of needling the **-Cleft points of yang meridians plus topical surrounding needling and pregabalin in treating...
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Analysis of Efficacy and Factors Associated with Reccurence After Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation in Patients with Postherpetic Neuralgia: a Long-Term Retrospective and Clinical Follow-Up Study
IntroductionPostherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a painful condition that persists for 1 month or more after herpes zoster rash has healed. Radiofrequency...
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Early Diagnosis of Herpes Zoster Neuralgia: A Narrative Review
BackgroundEarly intervention reduces the incidence of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). Typical shingles are easy to diagnose; however, there is no clear...
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Lacrimal Neuralgia: A Case Report and Comprehensive Review of the Literature
Purpose of ReviewLacrimal neuralgia is a rare periorbital neuralgia. To date, only nine cases have been reported in the literature. Herein, we report...
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Efficacy and safety of pulsed radiofrequency modulation of thoracic dorsal root ganglion or intercostal nerve on postherpetic neuralgia in aged patients: a retrospective study
BackgroundPostherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is common in elderly patients and can be alleviated by pulsed radiofrequency (PRF). However, PRF treatments...
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Analgesic Effect of Electroacupuncture on Postherpetic Neuralgia: A Trial Protocol for a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
IntroductionThe chronic neuropathic pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) can last for several months or even many years, seriously...
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Effect of antivirals plus low-dose, short-term glucocorticoids on post-herpetic neuralgia
BackgroundPost-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) is the most common complication of herpes zoster (HZ). It is unclear whether short-term and low-dose...
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The Efficiency of Established Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches in the Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia
Purpose of ReviewThe research aims to determine the effectiveness of the main approaches in the diagnosis and treatment of trigeminal neuralgia....