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This is so weird, my shoulders and neck get this burning sensation and are wicked itchy. I stopped using any creams for a few days, no change. I thought maybe fungal put a cream on nothing. This thing is driving me crazy! Little whitish red bumps, only a few, not like a rash.
Any ideas?
Lisa
Bedbugs?
I'd give the doctor a call. Whatever it is, you don't like it, and your doc can take a look at it and give you some direction.
Do you use fabric dryer sheets? They have little particles/fibres of scent that can irritate the skin when the article of clothing gets moist (i. e when you sweat).
Chemical sunscreen would be my guess- an allergic reaction combined with sun exposure. I suddenly got awful rash and hives one day after wearing it out in the sun. I had to switch to the non-chemical sunblock which uses only titanium oxide and/or zinc oxide.
Just one possibility.
The reason I say this is that neck and shoulders are the most exposed to the sun- look up allergic reaction to sun exposure- which has similar symptoms....and sunscreen can aggravate it as well.
Shingles? (Hope not.)Quote:
Originally Posted by itself
It's not a typical location for shingles, but my son just had a case up and down his left arm. So it's not always on the torso. The burning sensation kinda tips it off. Go to the doctor. It takes a long time to go away. You could make use of some prednisone if that's what it is.
Karen
+1 on doctor. There are so many things it could be. I was going to suggest pityriasis rosea. But a dermatologist will probably be able to take one look at you and give you a definite diagnosis and treatment plan.
One thing I always try: take a benadryl or put benadryl cream on it. If it goes away, it's probably an allergic reaction to something.
Is this happening when you are riding in the heat?
Maybe prickly heat. I get it on my thighs just, and I do mean just, below my shorts. I also get it along the creases where my legs and torso meet. I found a suggestion on TE for cortisone creme, and that has been working.