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Haney, B. (2021). Notalgia paresthetica: An underdiagnosed condition in primary care. The Nurse practitioner, 46(9), 40-46. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000769752.50576.d0
Haney, Beth. "Notalgia paresthetica: An underdiagnosed condition in primary care." The Nurse practitioner vol. 46,9 (2021): 40-46. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000769752.50576.d0
Haney B. Notalgia paresthetica: An underdiagnosed condition in primary care. Nurse Pract. 2021 Sep 01;46(9):40-46. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000769752.50576.d0. PMID: 34424886.
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Nurse Pract. 2021 Sep 01;46(9):40-46. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000769752.50576.d0.

Notalgia paresthetica: An underdiagnosed condition in primary care.

The Nurse practitioner

Beth Haney

Affiliations

  1. Beth Haney is an NP at UCI Student Health Center, Irvine; Yorba Linda City Councilwoman; and CEO, owner, and NP at Luxe Aesthetic Center, Yorba Linda, Calif.

PMID: 34424886 DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000769752.50576.d0

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Notalgia paresthetica is a perplexing diagnosis in the primary care setting. Chronic itching, paresthesia, or pain causes discomfort in patients who suffer with notalgia paresthetica and it is thought to be a common but underdiagnosed condition. Recognition of this dermatologic condition can lead to reassurance and relief for affected patients.

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