Safety of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Alcohol-Induced Psychotic Disorder with Comorbid Psoriasis

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) involves application of weak direct electric currents (up to 2mA) using scalp electrodes with resultant neuroplasticity modulation by altering the cortical excitability. Though the side effect profile of tDCS is benign and less severe, the utility and s...

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Autores principales: Shivakumar, Venkataram, Agarwal, Sri Mahavir, Bose, Anushree, Kandasamy, Arun, Rao, Naren P., Narayanaswamy, Janardhanan C., Venkatasubramanian, Ganesan
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2016
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4782452/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27011409
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0253-7176.175128
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Sumario:Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) involves application of weak direct electric currents (up to 2mA) using scalp electrodes with resultant neuroplasticity modulation by altering the cortical excitability. Though the side effect profile of tDCS is benign and less severe, the utility and safety of tDCS in dermatological conditions remains a concern. In this context, we report the safe administration of tDCS in a subject with substance induced psychosis and co-morbid psoriasis.

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