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Q: The Origin of Skin Rash and Pain in the Forearms/Shoulders
asked by: DoctorQuestion on January 24th, 2006
Next step is going to see doctor, but reading some other messages It seems that it could a number of things serious and some not.
Based on what I described do you have any idea of what I might be looking at ?


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on February 5th, 2006
Acne, Skin Disorders Answer A269
Skin changes such as rashes and bump under the armpit and on the leg next to knee are frequently the result of an allergy; however, this diagnostic possibility has to be confirmed by a dermatologist.





Pain in the shoulders and loss of strength in the forearms could be caused by spondylotic changes in the cervical vertebral column. An X-ray image of the cervical vertebral column is necessary to confirm or deny this possibility. You might seek help from your family doctor first, and then with an orthopedic specialist, neurologist, rheumatologist and/or dermatologist if necessary.


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