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A member asked:

Intense itching of the shoulders, nerve endings? what's wrong?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Thots: Could be contact dermatitis, or other localized skin issue. This in no way involves "nerve endings". Have your doctor examine.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/7/2016

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