Brachioradial pruritus treated with thalidomide * Prurido braquiorradial tratado com talidomida *

1 Abstract: Brachioradial pruritus is a type of itching or a very intense burning sensation in the anteri- or distal third of arms and proximal third of forearms, corresponding to the brachioradial muscle region. The condition has been associated with solar radiation, and some authors related to orthopedic lesions in the cervical spine. The author presents two patients suffering from brachioradial pruritus who were treated with thalidomide and presented excellent results. This paper aims to suggest a new ther- apeutic option for this refractory disease. Keywords: Pruritus; pruritus/therapy; Thalidomide Resumo: Prurido braquiorradial e um tipo de prurido ou sensacao de ardor intenso que acomete a regiao anterior do terco distal dos bracos e terco proximal dos antebracos, cor- respondendo a regiao do musculo braquiorradial. A doenca tem sido associada a radiacao solar e tambem, cogitou-se, a lesoes ortopedicas na coluna cervical. Uma das caracteristi- cas da doenca e a refratariedade ao tratamento. O autor apresenta duas pacientes com prurido braquiorradial tratadas com talidomida, com resultados excelentes. Palavras-chave: Prurido; Prurido/terapia; Talidomida