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My skin is painful and sensitive to anything touching it, it feels like i have burns but there is nothing especially thighs and upper back.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Cutaneous: hyperaesthesia,is a neurological condition, sometimes caused by allergies; however, may be related to underlying medical illnesses.

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/27/2019

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See neurologist: You may have a condition known as small fiber neuropathy. Consult a neurologist.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/5/2019

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A member asked:

My skin is painful and sensitive to anything touching it, it feels like i have burns but there is nothing especially thighs and upper back.

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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