Question 1

hello. i have a skin disorder called vitiligo, especially during summer when the sun gets on the "patches" they turn red and start stinging.

Accepted Answer

Dermatology: Definitely consult with a dermatologist. Many new therapies are avialable for the treatment of vitiligo.

Question 2

i accidentally used 40% urea cream on my face and it left a bright red patch of stinging and burning skin. how can i lessen these side effects asap?

Accepted Answer

Cleanse immediately.: If you have not already cleansed with a gentle cleanser such as cetaphil and rinsed several times with water, please do so now. Next, place some over the counter Cortaid (hydrocortisone) on the site. Lastly, get a great sunscreen that has physical blockers such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. It is important that an inflamed area on the face not get sun exposure to worsen the discoloration!

Question 3

can internal hemorrhoid feel like rough patch of skin-circle, slightly raised & indented? ~.5 in. in canal. stung when felt. blood on stool for weeks.

Accepted Answer

YES: That's what it sounds like!!!!

You need to speak with your Primary Care Medical Provider about some help to prevent re-currence ("Good Bowel Habits are VERY IMPORTANT)
Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 4

i have itchy, dry and flaky large patches of skin on both of my areolas. sometimes they wrinkle up and become painful. after itching there is a clear sticky discharge. i tried moisturizing with body lotion but it stung badly. how to get rid of this?

Accepted Answer

: Nipple dermatitis, an atopic dermatitis (eczema) affecting nipple and areola tissue.  The itching can get worse by irritants such as wool fiber, soaps, and perfume.  You may try an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream.  If not relieved or involved skin gets infected, consult your family doctor.

Question 5

what could over sensitive nerves in skin with stinging sensations?

Accepted Answer

: If you have no rash or excessively dry skin your overly sensitive skin can be caused by anxiety as the brain communicates with the skin and can cause this allodynia or various other sensations. However before attributing the sensitivity to anxiety things like diabetes should be ruled out. A dermatologist could evaluate you as well as order appropriate tests in order to advise you.

Question 6

banged my head pretty hard 20mins ago.no pain just some stinging and things are kind of fuzzy. not sure what i should do?

Accepted Answer

Get evaluated: If you don't feel perfectly normal within an hour or so please get evaluated by a doctor.

Question 7

sometimes i would feel a brief stinging pain like a bug bite on my skin, this could happen at any one place on my body. is this bad?

Accepted Answer

Paresthesia: Paresthesia is an abnormal condition in which you feel a sensation of burning, numbness, tingling, itching or prickling. Paresthesia can also be described as a pins-and-needles or skin-crawling sensation. Paresthesia most often occurs in the extremities, such as the hands, feet, fingers, and toes, but it can occur in other parts of the body.

Question 8

i fainted this morning and hit the back of my head. my upper right chest now has stinging pain that comes and goes.

Accepted Answer

Fainted: Why did you faint? Did you fall or sustain injury as a result? Go see a physician to sort it out.

Question 9

what are the causes of itching stinging of the skin but no rash?

Accepted Answer

Happy Skin: Skin is the major protection of our delicate internal tissues from a harsh environment, it is susceptible to injury itself. Sun, shaving and chemicals  are very irritating as well as constant exposure to moisture reduces protective skin oils and sets the skin up for injury.  The trick is to  apply good protective skin cream frequently and minimize ongoing damage.  Clean it often using gentle means.

Question 10

what can cause the random prick-style stings i feel on my skin?

Accepted Answer

Cutaneous vs neural: Sharp sensations like that indicate an origin in the skin or in the nerves. If these cover a wide area that crosses nerve boundaries your problem is in the skin and it would be wise to look for clues there.  If limited to a certain spot  or sharply localized region this could be either skin or nerve.

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Sudden stinging patches of skin that come and go

A member asked:

Hello. i have a skin disorder called vitiligo, especially during summer when the sun gets on the "patches" they turn red and start stinging.

A member asked:

I accidentally used 40% urea cream on my face and it left a bright red patch of stinging and burning skin. how can i lessen these side effects asap?

A member asked:

Can internal hemorrhoid feel like rough patch of skin-circle, slightly raised & indented? ~.5 in. in canal. stung when felt. blood on stool for weeks.

A member asked:

I have itchy, dry and flaky large patches of skin on both of my areolas. sometimes they wrinkle up and become painful. after itching there is a clear sticky discharge. i tried moisturizing with body lotion but it stung badly. how to get rid of this?

A member asked:

What could over sensitive nerves in skin with stinging sensations?

A member asked:

Banged my head pretty hard 20mins ago.no pain just some stinging and things are kind of fuzzy. not sure what i should do?

A member asked:

Sometimes i would feel a brief stinging pain like a bug bite on my skin, this could happen at any one place on my body. is this bad?

A member asked:

I fainted this morning and hit the back of my head. my upper right chest now has stinging pain that comes and goes.

A member asked:

What are the causes of itching stinging of the skin but no rash?

A member asked:

What can cause the random prick-style stings i feel on my skin?

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