Device-based physical therapies in chronic pruritus: A narrative review - 19/09/24
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Chronic pruritus is a highly prevalent disease associated with high psychosocial and economic burdens. In addition to pharmacological treatments, device-based physical therapies also offer antipruritic effects. Phototherapy, laser, electrical neurostimulation technologies, acupuncture, cryotherapy, and cold atmospheric plasma are, in part, still experimental but emerging treatment options that augment our repertoire to treat patients with chronic pruritus. In this narrative review, we provided an overview of these physical modalities and their role in itch management.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : device-based therapies, electrical neurostimulation, itch, laser treatment, phototherapy, physical treatments, pruritus
Abbreviations used : AD, CAP, CP, IL, PDT, tDCS, TENS, UP, VLS
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Funding sources: None. |
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Patient consent: Not applicable. |
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Vol 91 - N° 4
P. 699-705 - octobre 2024 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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