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Just within the last few hours this little spot on my head became pins&needles when i touch my hair... i can't lay on it ?
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Watch for shingles: That could be the first sign that you are getting shingles (a painful, blistering skin rash). It often occurs on the scalp. If you see little blisters form, see a doctor right away so you can start the antiviral medicine within 48 hrs, to limit the duration of the rash/pain.
Answered 3/16/2016
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