LACK OF SYMPATHETIC INVOLVEMENT IN DERMATITIS CONFINED TO THE MEDIAN NERVE TERRITORY - A CASE-REPORT

Both decreased and increased sympathetic nerve activity has been sugge sted as a possible underlying mechanism in inflammatory skin lesions, Modulation of sympathetic function has been proposed in the treatment of dermatitis. This case report describes the investigation strategy a nd normal findings in a case of dermatitis strictly confined to the me dian nerve territory, illustrating the need for specific tests of symp athetic function when pharmacological as well as physical sympatho-mod ulatory therapies are considered.