Brachioradial Pruritus: eMedicine Dermatology

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Brachioradial Pruritus: eMedicine Dermatology

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Overview: INTRODUCTION Brachioradial pruritus is a neurogenic itch syndrome of the upper extremities. It is typically localized to the skin on the dorsolateral forearm overlying the proximal head of the brachioradialis muscle, but involvement of the upper arms ...

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Tags: Dermatology, Skin, Muscle, Disease and Condition

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Most Recently Shared on April 22, 2010 at 3:52 pm By:

SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins

Brachioradial pruritus is a skin condition that is known to cause intense itching on the arms. http://bit.ly/be2j9T

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Granular Parakeratosis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Granular parakeratosis, a benign condition, was first described in 1991 as a skin disease manifesting with erythematous hyperpigmented and hyperkeratotic papules and plaques of the cutaneous folds.1 Granular parakeratosis is sometimes associated with pruritus. Granular ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Granular parakeratosis is a skin condition that typically affects the armpits and other skin folds on the body. http://bit.ly/aZtdkr

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Pruritus and Systemic Disease: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Pruritus, or itch, is defined as an unpleasant sensation that provokes the desire to scratch. Certain systemic diseases have long been known to cause pruritus that ranges in intensity from a mild annoyance to an intractable, ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Pruritus, or itch, is a common issue in many systemic diseases. Learn why pruritus accompanies systemic disease. http://bit.ly/9bskIT

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Atopic Dermatitis: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a pruritic disease of unknown origin that usually starts in early infancy (an adult-onset variant is recognized); it is characterized by pruritus, eczematous lesions, xerosis (dry skin), and lichenification (thickening of the ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Between 10-12% of children in the U.S. suffer from atopic dermatitis, and rates appear to be rising. Causes & symptoms. http://bit.ly/bA3ibS

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Urticaria, Solar: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Solar urticaria is a rare photodermatosis characterized by pruritus, stinging, erythema, and wheal formation after a brief period of exposure to natural sunlight or an artificial light source emitting the appropriate wavelength. Initially described by Merklen ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Solar urticaria is a condition in which urticaria is caused by exposure to sunlight.See how solar urticaria is treated. http://bit.ly/cc6xxE

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Urticaria, Acute: eMedicine Dermatology

emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Urticaria was first described in the English literature in 1772, although the disease has been recognized throughout history. Urticaria is marked by the onset of evanescent wheals (hives) associated with pruritus. Acute urticaria is a common ...View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com

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Acute urticaria is a common disorder that sends many to the ER. Do you know the symptoms? http://bit.ly/8Xg4kX

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