In some cases, hypnosis and self-hypnosis may be helpful (Shenefelt, 2000). Examples of peripheral neuropathic itching include brachioradial pruritus, notalgia paresthetica, postherpetic neuralgia ...

The affected nerves can induce the sensation of pain in the brain. Neuropathic pain is often associated with the sensation of burning, coldness, "pins and needles", numbness or itching.