Neuropathic itch: management
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Neuropathic itch: management. Full blood count, Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), Glucose. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Systemic investigations
- Full blood count
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
- Glucose
- Thyroid function tests (TFTs)
- Viral serology: HIV, Hepatitis B and C
- Genetic analysis
- Skin biopsy
Neurological investigations
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Local therapies
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Systemic therapies
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Treatments for prurigo nodularis
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Other therapies
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Behavioural therapies
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Psychological therapies
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Investigational therapies
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References
- Steinhoff M, Schmelz M, Szabó IL, Oaklander AL. Clinical presentation, management, and pathophysiology of neuropathic itch. Lancet Neurol 2018; 17:709-720.
- Dhand A, Aminoff MJ. The neurology of itch. Brain 2014; 137:313-322.
- Şavk E. Neurologic itch management. Curr Probl Dermatol 2016; 50:116-23.
- Poddar S, Mondal H, Podder I. Aetiology, pathogenesis and management of neuropathic itch: a narrative review with recent updates. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2023 (Online ahead of print).
- Oaklander AL. Neuropathic itch. Semin Cutan Med Surg 2011; 30:87-92.
