European Journal of Dermatology
MENUA case of trigeminal trophic syndrome responding to mirogabalin Volume 30, numéro 2, March-April 2020
Illustrations
Department of Dermatology, Kanto Central Hospital of the Mutual Aid Association of Public School Teachers, Tokyo, Japan
- DOI : 10.1684/ejd.2020.3746
- Page(s) : 206-7
- Année de parution : 2020
Trigeminal trophic syndrome (TTS) is a rare cause of facial ulceration characterized by intensive itch and scratching in the territory of the trigeminal nerve. TTS develops secondary to neuropathic conditions including herpes zoster [1], which has led clinicians to attempt treatments using neuroactive agents [2]. Herein, we report a case of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) and TTS successfully treated with mirogabalin, a novel drug approved for peripheral neuropathic pain.An 89-year-old female presented [...]