Treatment of postherpetic neuralgia with botulinum toxin type A

Background: Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a neuropathic pain syndrome persisting or resuming after resolution of the herpes zoster (HZ) inflammatory rash. There is no consensus on best treatment, options for which are primarily pharmacologic and aimed at pain management
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research