Abstract:Background Notalgia paraesthelica is an uncommon sensory neuropathy of unknown aetiology that appears to be mediated by peptidergic nerves.Objective To investigate both functional and anatomical aspects of notalgia paraesthetica using laser Doppler veiocimetry and immunohistoehemistry and to assess the effect of treatment on these parameters.Metbods Basal blood flow and response to local heating were recorded in 7 patients with notalgia paraesthetica from within the affected area and the contralateral side as … Show more
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