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I have a burning sensation in my right arm feels like a sunburn?

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Probably shingles: Shingles can begin with pain only, without the blisters. The sooner it is treated the sooner it will subside, so see your doctor or a dermatologist for a prescription for an antiviral (valtrex, famvir) if he/she confirms that that is what it is.

Answered 1/7/2016

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