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Can stress cause a burning on the skin sensation ?

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Possibly: Burning on the skin is called a paresthesia. That means is a perversion of normal sensation. If it is just an localized area like your legs it could be a peripheral neuropathy like diabetics ofttimes get.

Answered 3/17/2017

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