The brachioradialis is the muscle in the lower part of the arm that helps the arm bend at the elbow.
Brachioradial pruritus is a nerve disorder that causes itching, stinging, or tingling sensations in this area of the outer forearm.
Brachioradial pruritus usually affects both arms, but it can occur in only one arm.
In rare cases, the urge to scratch spreads to other parts of the body, including the shoulders, neck, and lower legs.
It occurs more often in women than men from early teenage years to the elderly but is typically seen in fair-skinned women in late middle-age (40- 65 years of age).
This condition is not contagious.
Diagnosis Tests
Ice-pack test: A doctor places an ice pack on the affected area to see if symptoms stop when you apply the ice pack and return when you remove it.
Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice
Detailed Information
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