Brachioradial pruritus. (severe itching on forearms and neck, no rash).

Yes tried that first. Didn’t help

Thank you so much for your kind reply. We are both in our 70's - me being older 🙁 but we have managed this problem for a long time now and we do what we can. Thank you again.

Try Beta-Alanine. You can buy it at GNC or on Amazon. A member of the group Aquagenic Puritis came across it by accident. Aquagenic Puritis has the same symptoms and conditions, but is caused by exposure to water or sweat. I take one tablet in the morning and one before a shower. Good luck to you both.

And let the group know if it helps.

I have had the horrible skin problem of brachial radial puritis for over 10 years. The itching, burning, biting and constant daily dealing with this is terrible and painful. Many times I have to head home as I cannot be in public- it is overwhelming. I’ve tried Gabapentin with no luck, every possible anti-itch cream, specially formulated prescription creams, several other drugs and Lyrica. Nothing helps except for ice. I sleep on ice packs every night and keep emergency ice packs in my car. I have seen 5 dermatologists from USC and UCLA with no real solutions although they tried. My neck has crushed vertebrae C3 & C4 which causes some of my problems. Living in CA Los Angeles heat does not help but I’m very active and kind of have to be outside to live here in our sunny weather. If only someone could help all of us with this.

I tried this but sadly had no positive response from it.

Really..ok..need to see a dermo then.

Elaine, did teh ketomine compound lotion work? I have cervical issues//

Using ice packs helps me temporarily.

I have had this condition for years, but it only occurs sporadically. My left forearm will have the maddening itch that has been described so well by others on this site, also with no rash. I have Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and degenerative disc disorder, and have had lower back surgery for fusion of L3/L4. Creams do not help but ice seems to temporarily alleviate the symptoms. Scratching the itch makes it MUCH worse. I have not seen my doctor, as I though it was just a rash, but the pain and itching right now is almost too much to bear, so I started researching and found all this information on BRP. I spoke today with a chiropractor I have seen before, and have an appointment for next Wednesday. I will keep you posted on progress ...