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My thigh itches above the knee on the outer side. also goes numb and tingles every now and then....sensitive to touch at time ?

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Tingling: Many things could cause the sensation you are describing, one the common causes that comes to mind is "meralgia parasthetica". This refers to compression of the one of the nerves that supplies sensation to your outer thigh. Treatment is usually supportive.

Answered 8/25/2018

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