Brachioradial Pruritus: A Follow-up of 76 Patients

Veien, Niels K.; Laurberg, Grete

doi:10.2340/00015555-1006

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“…The dermatological disorders known as "brachioradial pruritis" (focal itch on the shoulders or arms) and "notalgia paresthetica" (itch lower on the torso) are most often caused by underlying radiculopathy from spinal osteoarthritis (40,41). Because of the characteristic location of brachioradial pruritus on the dorsolateral arms, and because it worsens during the warm months, sun exposure has also been suggested to contribute (42). However, worsening with heat is a nonspecific characteristic of itch likely reflecting co-localization of itch and heat receptors on the same primary afferent C-fibers (1).…”

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Common Neuropathic Itch Syndromes

Oaklander¹

2012

Acta Derm Venerol

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Patients with chronic itch are diagnosed and treated by dermatologists. However, itch is a neural sensation and some forms of chronic itch are the presenting symptoms of neurological diseases. Dermatologists need some familiarity with the most common neuropathic itch syndromes to initiate diagnostic testing and to know when to refer to a neurologist. This review summarizes current knowledge, admittedly incomplete, on neuropathic itch caused by diseases of the brain, spinal cord, cranial or spinal nerve-roots, and peripheral nerves.

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Common Neuropathic Itch Syndromes

Oaklander¹

2012

Acta Derm Venerol

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“…1,2,3 This condition is polymorphic, with itching, burning, stinging, or tingling sensations, particularly in the topography of the brachioradialis muscle (BRm), unilaterally or bilaterally. 4,5,6 Occasionally, it extends to the upper arms, shoulders, back, and cervical region or upper thorax. 4 The insidious clinical course, late diagnosis and poor or absent response to antihistamines and corticosteroids are associated with a significant impairment in the quality of life.…”

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“…4 The insidious clinical course, late diagnosis and poor or absent response to antihistamines and corticosteroids are associated with a significant impairment in the quality of life. 1,4 Most publications involving BRP are case reports or case series 4,5,6 and there is no standardization in the assessment of disease severity, impact and activity that allows direct comparison between studies. More comprehensive descriptions of BRP clinical presentation and response to treatment, with respect to the intensity of symptoms and therapeutic response, are gaps in the medical literature.…”

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Clinical, epidemiological and therapeutic profile of patients with brachioradial pruritus in a reference service in dermatology

Pinto

Wachholz

Masuda

et al. 2016

An. Bras. Dermatol.

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This is a cross-sectional study, conducted from May to November/2014, in a dermatology reference unit, through review of medical records and interviews. In a sample of 49 patients with brachioradial pruritus, we observed higher prevalence of Caucasian (81.6%) and women (73.5 %), with a mean age of 56.1 years. Pruritus occurred in the topography of brachioradialis muscle in 87.8% of cases; 59.2% of the sample reported worsening of pruritus with sun exposure; the mean intensity of this symptom before treatment was 8.63. Therapy effectiveness was described as "very good/good" in 79.2% of cases, and for 55.3% relapses were categorized as "uncommon".

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