The surface of the skin is fine but it hurts when you touch it may be caused by herpes zoster, peripheral neuropathy, multiple peripheral neuritis and other diseases.
1. Herpes zoster: herpes zoster is caused by varicella zoster virus infection, the patient in the rash before the skin will be conscious of the skin burning sensation or neuralgia, touch with obvious pain.
2. Peripheral neuropathy: the cause of peripheral neuropathy is complex, metabolism, tumor, genetics and other factors can cause the disease, the patient will have sensory impairment, motor impairment and autonomic dysfunction, which can lead to the skin surface is fine but it hurts when touched.
3. Multiple peripheral neuritis: the skin surface is fine but it hurts when touched may also be caused by multiple peripheral neuritis, which is characterized by sensory, motor and autonomic dysfunction due to infection, endocrine disorders, nutritional disorders and other factors. Among them, the sensory disorder manifests as abnormal sensation of the affected limbs, such as ant walking sensation and tenderness.
There are more reasons why the skin surface is fine but hurts when touched, so it is recommended to consult a doctor for examination and clear diagnosis.