II. Pathophysiology
- Sensory Neuropathy involving dorsal spinal nerves
- Considered subset of Peripheral Neuropathy
III. Symptoms
- Pruritus on the back
- Associated other Sensations involving back
- Pain
- Paresthesia
- Hyperesthesia
IV. Signs
- Circumscribed hyperpigmented patch on back
- Associated with chronic rubbing and scratching
V. Associated Conditions
VI. Management
- No known effective therapy
-
Oxcarbazepine 300 mg bid and titrate to effect
- Found possibly effective in small trials
- Savk (2001) J Am Acad Dermatol 45(4):630-2 [PubMed]