# What causes skin sensitivity with a head cold?

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**Created:** [February 8, 2004, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-causes-skin-sensitivity-with-a-head-cold/228174 "2004-02-08T20:43:51Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 8, 2004, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-causes-skin-sensitivity-with-a-head-cold/228174/1 "2004-02-08T20:43:51Z")

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My son was gracious enough to give his mother and I a head cold this weekend. He got sick on Friday and Natalie and I both had fevers and poor sleep last night. I’m taking lots of Vitamin C, eating chicken soup, and drinking fluids (Gatorade at the moment), but my question is this:

Why is it that my skin is suddenly so sensitive? I hate to lean back in my chair, even though I’m so tired, because it feels like my skin is being pulled too far. I have muscle aches all over, too, but the skin sensitivity is the oddest thing. Is there any medical explanation for it?