Pruritus brachioradialer: frequently occurring unpleasantly prickly itching on the extensor forearms (including upper arms + back of the hand). more pronounced after UV exposure. significantly better after application of "cool packs". known chronic cervical spine syndrome.
Scleromyxoedema: Multiple 0.1-0.2 cm large, roundish, non follicular papules with a smooth, shiny surface; their linear arrangement is typical, which is also found in lichen myxödematosus.
Koebner phenomenon. isomorphic irritant effect in psoriasis vulgaris. striped plaques and linearly arranged psoriatic papules that have formed in scratch marks.
eczema, contact eczema, allergic. 53 years old, still working bricklayer. chronic eczema with disseminated red, partly skin-coloured papules, which in places have confluated to blurred, lichenified plaques. furthermore discrete, laminar, fine-lamellar scaling as well as multiple partly encrusted erosions. distinct itching. proven chromate sensitisation
Dermatosis, acute febrile neutrophils (Sweet syndrome):suddenly distended generalized clinical picture with inflammatory, succulent, livid red papules and plaques, combined with fever and feeling of illness.
Keratosis lichenoides chronica:Lichen-planus-like clinical picture with flat lichenoid plaques, on the forearm streaky excoriations due to distinct and permanent itching.
Kaposi's sarcoma endemic. asymptomatic, reddish to livid spots and papules as well as oedema. smooth skin surface without scaling. endemic form occurring on the lower leg.
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