Question 1

i have a super itchy dark bump, that appeared on the back of my left shoulder. its not painful or bothering me but im just worried as its not going away?

Accepted Answer

How long present?  : A dark bump that is present for more than a week or so, especially in a sun-exposed area like the shoulder, should probably be examined by a Dr for possible malignancy (though most are probably not malignant) 
  If it has only been present a few days you could give it time &amp; apply hydrocortisone cream 2x/day for a week or so to see if anything changes, but get checked if no better- may need biopsy

Question 2

i have this weird res rash spreading across my left shoulder. its red and raw but not itchy or painful at all. it feels really sensitive like i can actually touch my nerves on my shoulders. what could it be? what can i try to get it to heal?

Accepted Answer

Rash : There are several things that this can be and needs to be seen to evaluate it. If this is early in its progression the rash (less than 2 days) I suggest it can be herpes zoster.

Question 3

i have been experiencing an itchy and sore left shoulder. it's not super painful , but more annoying. just curious what could be causing these symptom?

Accepted Answer

Sore Shoulder: A common cause of shoulder pain is soreness of the tendon (a cord that attaches a muscle to a bone) of the rotator cuff (the part of the shoulder that helps circular motion). Another common cause is soreness of the subacromial bursa (a sac of fluid under the highest part of the shoulder).

Question 4

what causes a burning itchy feeling in the left shoulder blade?

Accepted Answer

Could be a # of cau-: ses, like:
1: skin irritation by something coming in contact with it;
2: some insect bite(s);
3: a local nerve being irritated, or from the spine itself;
4: A Metabolic cause, which can also same symptoms.

See your PCP to be examined and probably investigated.
Good Luck.

Question 5

i have a very itchy shoulder. it results in raised scratch like marks on my back left shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: This could be due to xerosis (dry skin) and scratching.  I would start with a good moisturizer.  Other possibilities such as an allergic rash are possible, consider seeing your doctor.

Question 6

i had a itchy spot on left shoulder blade but could see anything there. ..for like 2 weeks today i got a rash all over my back like hives?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: This needs further evaluation and treatment.  Make an appointment soon.

Question 7

tingling/itchiness in the same spot between left shoulder blade and spine. i also feel mild pain in the same spot when sneezing. this seems to be trig?

Accepted Answer

Muscular vs disc: If you have pain that traverses the spine with sneeze could be a slipped disc but also could muscular tightness or spasm from bad posturing. Can try NSAIDS with supervision of a doctor if confirmed. Also compresses and exercises for the back to improve posture.

Question 8

i have a hard itchy bite on the back of my shoulder. it is in a rectangular shape is can be painful. what bit me?

Accepted Answer

Spider???: Could be a mosquitos or a spider,or it could be allergic reaction.if you donor haves fever,or there no black discoloration in the middle. You can apply hydrocortisone cream alternate with topical antibiotics,avoid itching specially at night or while sleeping,for that you can take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) at bed time. Not any better see your doctor

Question 9

i have an area below my shoulder blade on my left side that feels numb but is very itchy at times. there is no pain just a very odd sensation. ?

Accepted Answer

Medial branch: This could be a problem with the "medial branch" nerve that comes off the main nerve root as it exits the spine and innervates the spinal joint and overlying skin just to one side of your vertebral column. The opening could be narrow for the nerve, or this could be subclinical zoster without rash (shingles) activity that will settle down (shingles most commonly flares on the chest wall).

Question 10

what is this itchy painful rash on my shoulder ? have history of shingles.

Accepted Answer

Recurrent shingles: According to the 2008 edition of "harrison's principles of internal medicine, " recurrent shingles results from deficits in cell-mediated immunity, the same problem that people with aids have, and, sometimes, inability to make sufficient antibodies. The two processes are usually linked because antibody production depends on communication between t-cells and b-cells of the immune system. See doc.

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I have a super itchy dark bump, that appeared on the back of my left shoulder. its not painful or bothering me but im just worried as its not going away?

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I have this weird res rash spreading across my left shoulder. its red and raw but not itchy or painful at all. it feels really sensitive like i can actually touch my nerves on my shoulders. what could it be? what can i try to get it to heal?

A member asked:

I have been experiencing an itchy and sore left shoulder. it's not super painful , but more annoying. just curious what could be causing these symptom?

A member asked:

What causes a burning itchy feeling in the left shoulder blade?

A member asked:

I have a very itchy shoulder. it results in raised scratch like marks on my back left shoulder?

A member asked:

I had a itchy spot on left shoulder blade but could see anything there. ..for like 2 weeks today i got a rash all over my back like hives?

A member asked:

Tingling/itchiness in the same spot between left shoulder blade and spine. i also feel mild pain in the same spot when sneezing. this seems to be trig?

A member asked:

I have a hard itchy bite on the back of my shoulder. it is in a rectangular shape is can be painful. what bit me?

A member asked:

I have an area below my shoulder blade on my left side that feels numb but is very itchy at times. there is no pain just a very odd sensation. ?

A member asked:

What is this itchy painful rash on my shoulder ? have history of shingles.

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