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I have been getting sudden pin prick feelings throughout my body and feelings on my face like a hair is tickling me but nothing is there. what is this?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

PINPRICK FEELINGS: THESE ARE PROBABLY PARESTHESIAS. DO YOU TAKE ANY MEDICATIONS? PLEASE SEE YOUR PCP IF THESE PERSIST.

Answered 8/15/2015

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A member asked:

I have been getting sudden pin prick feelings throughout my body and feelings on my face like a hair is tickling me but nothing is there. what is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jerome Litt answered

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