Can a pinched nerve in my spine cause a skin rashes?
Patient: Can a pinched nerve in my spine cause a skin rash.  I had a blistery rash.  Looked like poison ivy.  That has been ruled out.  Then changed meds for maybe scabies.  Blisters dried up but still have a rash.  I also, prior to the rash, had a spine out of alignment.  No real bad pain with it.  Just couldn't raise my arms in front.  The other day I had that sensation again through my collar bone area.  But the feeling only lasted 5 or 10 minutes.  It is wierd having an unexplained rash.  The rash is mainly my arms but has spread to other areas once the blisters dried up. Doctor: Hi,  According to your complaints it seems to be an eczematous rash. I have recommend you to take antihistaminic like tablet cetrizine 10 mg twice daily and apply topical steroid & antibiotic combination on affected areas twice daily for 10 days. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist