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Recently i've had a constant sore spot on the top of my scalp toward the end of my hairline. wake ea day with severe headache. history of migraines.
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Allodynia?: You may be describing a condition referred to as allodynia and often seen as a feature to migraine headaches and is one of the reasons there is a phenomenon called "central sensitization" which helps perpetuate headaches ramp up and become chronic. If you'd like to speak about it- I'm a headache specialist: www.healthtap.com/drsaghafi
Answered 4/10/2018
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Get checked: Persistent sores need to be addressed. Could be an infection, shingles, or skin cancer. Lets get this checked out in person. Please see your doctor.
Answered 2/5/2015
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