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ArticleIndian dermatology online journal

Post Herpetic Itch Leading to Frictional Alopecia of Eyebrow and Scalp-A Hitherto Undescribed Phenomenon.

Shyam Verma, Deepak Jakhar

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Article in Indian dermatology online journal. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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2 authors.

Shyam VermaDepartment of Dermatology, In Skin Clinic, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
Deepak JakharDepartment of Dermatology, Dermosphere Clinic, New Delhi, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Post herpetic itch (PHI) is a less commonly reported sequela of herpes zoster. It can begin upon the resolution of the lesions or several weeks later. PHI is neuropathic in nature and is said to be caused by neural injury in the form of demyelination of itch-transmitting nerve fibers in the skin. The majority of PHI resolves over weeks to months with symptomatic treatment. We report a case of PHI resulting in frictional alopecia of eyebrows and scalp due to frequent rubbing of the skin and hairs secondary to bothersome neuropathic itch.

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Alopeciaeyebrowfrictional alopeciapost herpetic itchtrichoscopy

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PMCPMC10810396

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