David Rosenblum, MD discusses diagnosis, pathology, prevention and treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia.

Discussed:

Pathology of the Varicella Zoster infection

Gabapentin

Lyrica

Amitriptyline

Capsaicin

Lidocaine patch

Valacyclovir

Zostavax- zoster vaccine

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References

Nagel MA, Postherpetic Neuralgia: New Perspectives on Pathogenesis and Treatment.  Pain Medicine News, 2015

Dworkin RH, Schmader KE.  Herpes Zoster and Postherpetic Neuralgia.  Essentials of Pain Medicine and Regional Anesthesia.  Second Edition. 2005 p. 386-393

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