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When i rub my forearm on the side where my pinky is it feels like it's burning. from about 3 inches from my wrist to about 3 inches to my elbow. ?
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Contact derm?: Contact dermatitis, irritant dermatitis or nerve irritation along a superficial nerve - could even be shingles. Hard to say. The use will likely become obvious over the next few days as more symptoms develop.
Answered 3/4/2015
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