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Quantitative sensory testing in notalgia paresthetica reveals small fiber-type-specific differences in non-pruritic sensitivity: a pilot study.
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Harper D, Chu L, Mustin D, Cole EAbstract
Notalgia paresthetica (NP) is a chronic condition characterized by pruritus and other unpleasant dysesthetic sensations unilaterally on the subscapular back. Its specific underlying mechanisms are largely unknown, though hypothesized to be neuropathic. Determination of possible somatosensory contributors to the condition could pave the way for novel treatments.