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Notalgia paresthetica: factors associated with its perceived severity, duration, side, and localization
Calogero Pagliarello1, Giuseppe Fabrizi2, Beatrice De Felici1
1Section of Dermatology, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Parma, Italy.
International Journal of Dermatology
|June 25, 2017
Summary
Notalgia paresthetica (NP) is more severe in females and linked to higher BMI. Sleep position influences the affected side, suggesting it as a potential treatment target for this back pruritus condition.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Neurology
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Notalgia paresthetica (NP) is a condition causing localized pruritus on the back.
- Predictors for NP severity, duration, side, and localization remain largely unknown.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors associated with the perceived severity, duration, side, and localization of Notalgia paresthetica.
- To investigate the contribution of various factors in predicting NP severity and duration.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study design was employed.
- Disease severity, duration, side, and localization were compared against various patient variables.
- Multivariate analysis was used to determine the predictive value of variables for NP severity and duration.
Main Results:
- Sixty-five patients participated in the study.
- Females reported more severe NP than males (OR = 7.3).
- NP was more frequent on the right side in patients sleeping on the left, and vice versa (P < 0.05).
- Higher body mass index correlated with longer NP duration (OR = 4.8).
Conclusions:
- Female gender is associated with increased NP severity.
- Higher body mass index is linked to longer NP duration.
- Sleep position influences the laterality of NP, indicating its potential as a therapeutic target.
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