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Postherpetic neuralgia. A review.

P N Watson, R J Evans

    Archives of Neurology
    |August 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Postherpetic neuralgia, a persistent pain after shingles, affects 9-14% of patients and is age-related. While difficult to treat, effective pain management is achievable for many with medications and therapies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Pain Management
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a common complication of herpes zoster (shingles).
    • Pain persistence is observed in 9-14% of patients for over a month, with incidence and duration linked to age.
    • The exact pathogenesis of PHN remains unclear despite described pathological features.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the current understanding and treatment of postherpetic neuralgia.
    • To evaluate the efficacy of various therapeutic approaches for PHN.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of existing studies on postherpetic neuralgia.
    • Analysis of treatment outcomes for pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
    • Assessment of preventive strategies and neurosurgical options.

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    Main Results:

    • A significant reduction in pain from severe to mild is possible in approximately two-thirds of cases.
    • Low-dose tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., amitriptyline hydrochloride) and phenothiazines show supportive evidence.
    • Corticosteroids may offer a preventive effect in the acute phase; local physical modalities have some support.
    • Neurosurgical interventions are considered for medically refractory cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective pain management for postherpetic neuralgia is achievable, though challenging.
    • Pharmacological treatments, particularly antidepressants, are a primary approach.
    • Further controlled studies are needed to validate newer treatment modalities for PHN.