Burning itchy skin

[itself]

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

[KnottedYet]

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.

[spindizzy]

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).

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

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.

[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.