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Postherpetic Neuralgia

Pain in nerves, frequently involving facial SKIN, resulting from the activation the latent varicella-zoster virus (HERPESVIRUS 3, HUMAN). The two forms of the condition preceding the pain are HERPES ZOSTER OTICUS; and HERPES ZOSTER OPHTHALMICUS. Following the healing of the rashes and blisters, the pain sometimes persists.
Also Known As:
Neuralgia, Postherpetic
Networked: 1191 relevant articles (213 outcomes, 287 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Pain (Aches)
2. Neuralgia (Stump Neuralgia)
3. Herpes Zoster
4. Diabetic Neuropathies (Diabetic Neuropathy)
5. Trigeminal Neuralgia (Tic Douloureux)

Experts

1. Dworkin, Robert H: 17 articles (10/2021 - 08/2000)
2. Derry, Sheena: 17 articles (01/2019 - 07/2009)
3. Moore, R Andrew: 16 articles (01/2019 - 07/2009)
4. Wiffen, Philip J: 12 articles (01/2019 - 07/2009)
5. Vanhove, Geertrui F: 11 articles (11/2018 - 08/2009)
6. Gilron, Ian: 10 articles (01/2021 - 05/2002)
7. Parsons, Bruce: 10 articles (01/2019 - 09/2004)
8. Rice, Andrew S C: 9 articles (10/2021 - 07/2005)
9. Tyring, Stephen K: 9 articles (10/2013 - 06/2006)
10. Yao, Ming: 8 articles (09/2022 - 01/2020)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Postherpetic Neuralgia:
1. Gabapentin (Neurontin)FDA LinkGeneric
2. Lidocaine (Xylocaine)FDA LinkGeneric
3. Pregabalin (Lyrica)FDA Link
4. Analgesics (Analgesic Drugs)IBA
5. Anticonvulsants (Antiepileptic Drugs)IBA
6. Capsaicin (Zostrix)FDA Link
7. Tricyclic Antidepressive Agents (Tricyclic Antidepressants)IBA
8. Opioid Analgesics (Opioids)IBA
9. Antiviral Agents (Antivirals)IBA
10. Antidepressive Agents (Antidepressants)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Spinal Cord Stimulation
3. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
4. Electroacupuncture
5. Injections