Why does my skin physically repel and hurt from light feather touches?
1. Introduction Skin pain from a light touch is a neurological phenomenon known clinically as mechanical allodynia. This occurs when the nerve pathways in the peripheral or central nervous system become sensitized and misinterpret normal, non-painful tactile signals as painful stimuli. Conditions such as neuropathy, fibromyalgia, or previous nerve injuries often drive this sensory distortion. … Read more