The efficacy of intradermal injection of botulinum toxin in patients with post-herpetic neuralgia
Joint Authors
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 13, Issue 5 (31 May. 2011), pp.323-327, 5 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2011-05-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background: several treatments have been suggested in shingles viral infection caused by Varicella zoster virus that may lead to complications such as PHN (Post-herpetic neuralgia).
Intradermal injection of botulin toxin was shown with few side effects.
This study evaluates the efficacy of intradermal injection of botulin toxin in patients suffering from PHN.
Methods: Fifteen patients suffering from PHN for more than1 month were enrolled.
Data collected were patients' age, sex, and lesion site, the dermatome involved and the duration and severity of pain by visual analog scale (VAS).
Botulin (15 units / every 10 cm² of body involved) was injected intradermal.
The patients were followed 2, 14 and 30 days after injection.
Results: of participants, 6 were males and 9 females.
The mean age was 60 years and the mean duration of neuralgia was 6.5 months.
The mean VAS on day 2 was 6.4, on day 14 were 7.2 and after 30 days were 7.6.
The overall pain after injection decreased but was not significant.
Conclusion: it seems that intradermal injection of botulin toxin decreases pain in PHN patients and this decrease is less prominent by passing time.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Imad, M. R.& Imad, M.& Tahiri, P.. 2011. The efficacy of intradermal injection of botulinum toxin in patients with post-herpetic neuralgia. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 13, no. 5, pp.323-327.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-268256
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Imad, M. R.…[et al.]. The efficacy of intradermal injection of botulinum toxin in patients with post-herpetic neuralgia. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 13, no. 5 (May. 2011), pp.323-327.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-268256
American Medical Association (AMA)
Imad, M. R.& Imad, M.& Tahiri, P.. The efficacy of intradermal injection of botulinum toxin in patients with post-herpetic neuralgia. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2011. Vol. 13, no. 5, pp.323-327.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-268256
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 326-327
Record ID
BIM-268256