Naloxone as rescue therapy for acute, severe pruritus Naloxon als Rescue-Therapie bei akutem, schwerstem Pruritus

Jäger K.C.; Löser C.R.; Zeidler C.; Pereira M.P.; Dippel E.; Ständer S.

Research article (journal) | Peer reviewed

Abstract

This article presents the case of a patient with massive pruritus sine materia. Naloxone was proven as quick and effective therapy which led to a complete reduction of itching.

Details about the publication

JournalDermatologie (Heidelberg, Germany) (Dermatologie (Heidelb))
Volume74
Issue2
Page range122-125
StatusPublished
Release year2023
Language in which the publication is writtenGerman
DOI10.1007/s00105-022-05050-0
Link to the full texthttps://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85146312942
KeywordsPruritus; Pruritus sine materia; Naloxone; Opioid antagonist; Pruritus therapy

Authors from the University of Münster

Fernandes Lobo Pereira, Manuel Pedro
Clinic for Dermatology
Ständer, Sonja
Clinic for Dermatology
Zeidler, Claudia
Clinic for Dermatology