Question 1

my hair hurts at the roots when i move it around or touch my scalp. i haven't worn my hair up in days and i washed it yesterday. ?

Accepted Answer

Neck problems?: A forward head posture can impinge the greater and lesser occipital nerve Which pass thru the trapezius muscle referring pain to the top of the head.  See your medical doctor or a chiropractor for diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Question 2

why does my scalp hurt when i move my hair from one side to another i know it sounds crazy but it really does 
what could cause this??

Accepted Answer

Hair/scalp: Get examined for either hair or scalp irritiation or infection. Cannot diagnose online.

Question 3

my hair hurts from the roots of my scalp whenever i move it. my hair gets oily so i wash it every 3-4 days. though it hurts the next day after wash?

Accepted Answer

...Hair Dresser...: Inflammation of of the hair follicles and over stressing them by pulling &amp; pushing/ over washing and not giving the hair follicles time to recover. The help of a Good Hair Dresser seems needed at this time + see PCP to have Thyroid Hormones checked also.

Question 4

my scalp has been hurting recently. i've been having a good amount of hair fall and when i touch/move my hair it hurts alot, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Scary Hair Story: Painful scalp and/or hair ("trichodynia") is fairly uncommon. It may be associated with hair loss. There are a few theories behind it  but first think about what you do to and put in your hair (frequent rubbing or massage, hair creams or gels, shampoos, conditioners, etc) and also whatever medications, herbs or drugs you may be taking. After that it's a sleuthing game best left to a dermatologist

Question 5

i have a very painful spot on the right side of my scalp it hurts to touch or move the hair and at times it is making me dizzy ?

Accepted Answer

Exam: Exam and history needed to see if you have a rash or something anatomical to explain this finding. Please see your doctor

Question 6

pain beneath skin just above cheekbone and toward top of head (scalp) on left side of face (including ear). area is warm, and hurts more when touched.

Accepted Answer

Exam needed: The problem may be a dental infection or a facial neuritis.  I recommend an evaluation by an oral surgeon or Otolaryngologist in view of the warmth and tenderness which favor inflammation/infection.

Question 7

now what, my physians office is close for three days. recap, hit my head no bruise scalp swelling hurts to move jaw in severe pain, headache, help?

Accepted Answer

ER: This is a true emergency.  You need to be seen and evaluated by an emergency physician if your doctor is not in.  Good luck.

Question 8

why does my scalp hurts when i untangle my hair?

Accepted Answer

Tension: Your hair follicle has nerves that feed it and can sense pressure and pain. When you are attempting to untangle your hair, you are creating tension that signals the nerve to produce pain. Try using a detangler or conditioner to help reduce the pain/tension on the hair follicle.

Question 9

my hair scalp really hurts how do i get it to stop?

Accepted Answer

Conditioner rinse: Maybe oils removed by shampoo. Try conditioner rinse after shampoo. Consider Dove body wash on scalp instead of shampoo.

Question 10

why does my crown (scalp) hurt whenever i touch my hair?

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This can't be: answered with the available information. Take care.

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My hair hurts at the roots when i move it around or touch my scalp. i haven't worn my hair up in days and i washed it yesterday. ?

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Why does my scalp hurt when i move my hair from one side to another i know it sounds crazy but it really does what could cause this??

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My hair hurts from the roots of my scalp whenever i move it. my hair gets oily so i wash it every 3-4 days. though it hurts the next day after wash?

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My scalp has been hurting recently. i've been having a good amount of hair fall and when i touch/move my hair it hurts alot, what should i do?

A member asked:

I have a very painful spot on the right side of my scalp it hurts to touch or move the hair and at times it is making me dizzy ?

A member asked:

Pain beneath skin just above cheekbone and toward top of head (scalp) on left side of face (including ear). area is warm, and hurts more when touched.

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Now what, my physians office is close for three days. recap, hit my head no bruise scalp swelling hurts to move jaw in severe pain, headache, help?

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Why does my scalp hurts when i untangle my hair?

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My hair scalp really hurts how do i get it to stop?

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Why does my crown (scalp) hurt whenever i touch my hair?

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