Burning itchy skin

[Tuckervill]

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

Shingles? (Hope not.)

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

[OakLeaf]

+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.

[lo123]

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.

[owlice]

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.