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The mechanisms relating to the development of post herpetic neuralgia (PHN) or zoster pain remain uncertain and many different factors are involved. 

Paclitaxel is an effective chemotherapeutic agent that is widely used for the treatment of several cancers, including breast and ovarium cancer. However, it induces disabling and potentially long-lasting sensory neuropathy. 

Neuropathic Pain Treatment Update : an overview of recent neuropathic pain treatments show especially sodium channel blockers are hot in the early clinic.