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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijpm.info/article.asp?issn=0253-7176;year=2016;volume=38;issue=1;spage=71;epage=73;aulast=Shivakumar |
| Summary: | 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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| ISSN: | 0253-7176 |