Trigeminal trophic syndrome

Abstract

in adults. 6 The metabolism of both drugs is still unknown. Later, researchers realized that the condition is caused by self manipulation of the desensate itchy skin in a reflexive action to get rid of the troublesome dysethesias. 3,6 Although TTS characteristically affects the ipsilateral nasal ala, cheeks, and upper lip, involving the V2 or V3 dermatomes, it can appear anywhere in the trigeminal innervation territory. 6 TTS following herpes zoster involving the scalp and forehead is a less common presentation.