Redness and papules due to scratching an area of notalgia (NP-patient2)
Keywords: Back, Clinical image, Erythema, Excoriation marks, Female, Localised itch, Localised neuropathic dysesthesia, Nonspecific itch, Pruritus, Scapula, Unilateral hyperpigmented patch, Upper back
Notalgia paraesthetica is a form of cutaneous dysaesthesia where itch and/or changed sensation arise in the areas of skin on the medial aspect of the shoulder blade on either side of the back. Notalgia means pain in the back, and paraesthetica refers to burning pain, tingling or itch.
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