title: Severe Hyperacusis, Photophobia, and Skin Hypersensitivity.
abstract: We report a case of a patient with severe hyperacusis, photophobia, and skin hypersensitivity. The patient was initially treated with sound therapy and medical therapy for 4 months and successfully with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and cognitive behavioral therapy which improved her mood and the tolerance for sounds and light.
authors.affiliation: Tinnitus Center, European Hospital, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Alessandra Barbara
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Fioretti
authors.affiliation: Department of Applied Clinical Sciences and Biotechnology, L'Aquila University, Via Vetoio (Coppito 2), 67100 Coppito, Italy.
authors.forename: Theodoros
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Varakliotis
authors.affiliation: Tinnitus Center, European Hospital, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Otello
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Poli
authors.affiliation: Tinnitus Center, European Hospital, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Manuela
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cantagallo
authors.affiliation: Tinnitus Center, European Hospital, Rome, Italy; Department of Applied Clinical Sciences and Biotechnology, L'Aquila University, Via Vetoio (Coppito 2), 67100 Coppito, Italy.
authors.forename: Alberto
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Eibenstein