Management of Post Herpetic Neuralgia: Brief Report of Practical Actions

Abstract

Post Herpetic Neuralgia (PHN) is one of most common diseases in elderly. It may occur in about 5% of patients of PHN after acute phase of herpes zoster or zona. PHN has various course with variable and different pain in affected area which some of them may be intractable to be treated. According to previous experiences (during last 20 years), this report will try to present all practical manipulations in regard to PHN pain management.