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Common Dysesthesia Descriptions People with dysesthesia describe sensations as: Burning: Skin feels hot or on fire Like acid under the skin Scalding sensation without heat source Electric/Shock-Like: Lightning bolts shooting through skin Electric zaps or jolts Sharp, quick sensations Tingling/Prickling: Persistent pins and needles Crawling sensation under skin Like insects walking on skin Pressure/Tightness: Constricting band around limb Squeezing sensation Feeling of swelling that isn't there Wetness/Coldness: Skin feels wet but is dry Ice-cold patches Clammy sensation Uncomfortable Touch: Normal touch feels wrong Clothing feels irritating Light touch feels painful (allodynia) Retatrutide-Induced Dysesthesia: What the Trials Show Incidence by Dose (TRIUMPH-4) Key Finding: Dysesthesia is dose-dependent
For acne-prone skin, the mechanism is more specific than simple exfoliation
On top of injecting Wegovy once weekly, she said, she is prioritizing protein intake and moving her body
This story is by Madeleine Kates and was originally published in the spring 2025 issue of University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Magazine.