Case report highlights hell's itch as a severe reaction post-sunburn, suggesting neurocutaneous mechanisms.
Hell's itch is a neurocutaneous dysesthesia following sunburn that is underreported in scientific literature despite considerable discussion online. ‘Hell's itch’ describes an acute, uncontrollable itch with intense stabbing pain several days post‐sunburn and often follows an inciting event such as water exposure. Here, we present a case of Hell's Itch in a 24‐year‐old Caucasian male and a subsequent mechanism proposal.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Kelly et al. (2025) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: