Misnomers in dermatology: An update

Savitha, Somaiah A; Sacchidanand, S; Gowda, Shilpa K

doi:10.4103/0019-5154.119962

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“…It must be remembered that pain is not a "concrete thing", and the representation of it is heavily influenced by language [48]. In this context, countless misnomers are encountered at both the scientific and clinical levels: Names or terms applied incorrectly that ultimately lead both research and clinical practice astray [57]. Notable misnomers include concepts like pain thresholds, pain processing, pain amplification, pain fibers or pathways, and pain hypersensitivity, among others [48].…”

Section: Discerning the Ambiguity Between Pain And Nociception: A Cru...mentioning

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A Manifesto in Defense of Pain Complexity: A Critical Review of Essential Insights in Pain Neuroscience

Párraga,

Castellanos

2023

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Chronic pain has increasingly become a significant health challenge, not just as a symptomatic manifestation but also as a pathological condition with profound socioeconomic implications. Despite the expansion of medical interventions, the prevalence of chronic pain remains remarkably persistent, prompting a turn towards non-pharmacological treatments, such as therapeutic education, exercise, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. With the advent of cognitive neuroscience, pain is often presented as a primary output derived from the brain, aligning with Engel’s Biopsychosocial Model that views disease not solely from a biological perspective but also considering psychological and social factors. This paradigm shift brings forward potential misconceptions and over-simplifications. The current review delves into the intricacies of nociception and pain perception. It questions long-standing beliefs like the cerebral-centric view of pain, the forgotten role of the peripheral nervous system in pain chronification, misconceptions around central sensitization syndromes, the controversy about the existence of a dedicated pain neuromatrix, the consciousness of the pain experience, and the possible oversight of factors beyond the nervous system. In re-evaluating these aspects, the review emphasizes the critical need for understanding the complexity of pain, urging the scientific and clinical community to move beyond reductionist perspectives and consider the multifaceted nature of this phenomenon.

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Section: Discerning the Ambiguity Between Pain And Nociception: A Cru...mentioning

confidence: 99%

A Manifesto in Defense of Pain Complexity: A Critical Review of Essential Insights in Pain Neuroscience

Párraga,

Castellanos

2023

JCM

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“…Trumpeters can present with firm, hyperkeratotic, wartlike lesions on their upper lips, 1 , 2 in what is colloquially called a trumpeter's wart . This name is one of many medical misnomers, 3 as the lesion is not a wart but rather a callus caused by the repeated friction of the trumpet on the player's lips. A trumpeter's wart is diagnosed clinically, and a biopsy should not be performed; it is in fact contraindicated, as it can hinder the musician's ability to play.…”

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The musician's mark

2018

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“…[ 1 ] It is a misnomer both clinically and histologically, as lesions occasionally can be present on the extrafacial sites, and granulomas are not seen on histology. [ 2 ]…”

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confidence: 99%