[Secondary generalized brachioradial pruritus. An uncommon but easy-to-use differential diagnostic approach to generalized pruritus]

Hautarzt. 2014 Jan;65(1):56-8. doi: 10.1007/s00105-013-2679-x.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Brachioradial pruritus is a neuropathic form of chronic pruritus and mostly localized on the forearms. We report on a patient whose pruritus generalized 4 months after beginning on the forearms. The mechanism that leads to generalization is still unknown; multiplier factors may be involved. Systemic therapy with anticonvulsants and physical therapy measures produced improvement. This form of pruritus requires a focused, interdisciplinary diagnostic approach and therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms*
  • Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use
  • Chronic Disease
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Forearm / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neuralgia / complications*
  • Neuralgia / diagnosis*
  • Neuralgia / drug therapy
  • Pruritus / diagnosis*
  • Pruritus / drug therapy
  • Pruritus / etiology*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants