Neural Therapy in Notalgia Paresthetica

Neural Therapy in Notalgia Paresthetica

Patients diagnosed with Notalgia paresthetica and who received neural therapy within the last year were retrospectively screened. In the evaluations before treatment and at the 3rd month after treatment; Numerical rating scale for pain, PainDETECT questionnaire for neuropathic pain, SF-12 for quality of life and 5-D itch scale for itch level were used.

Inclusion Criteria:

• the presence of a hyperpigmented skin lesion consistent with NP
• minimum 6 months for duration of disease
• 30-60 aged
• application of neural therapy in a manner appropriate to the diagnosis

Exclusion Criteria:

• history of previous surgery or injection in the thoracic region
• presence of another treatment in the same period
• presence of any cardiac or pulmonary disease, malignancy, or advanced psychiatric disease