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The top of my head gets very sensitive to even a light touch to my hair. and my head feels swollen and painful. what could cause this?
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Several Things: Get a thorough evaluation from a neurologist. This could be anything from a vitamin deficiency to an atypical type of migraine.
Answered 6/20/2017
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