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I have been having pain on my scalp for a couple months now. i overprocessed my hair last summer but i didn't think that would affect my scalp. i have tried everything and i still having itching and soreness. my scalp looks healthy, what can this be?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Causes: Causes for scalp itching include eczema, folliculitis, tinea capitis.

Answered 3/12/2020

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A member asked:

I have been having pain on my scalp for a couple months now. i overprocessed my hair last summer but i didn't think that would affect my scalp. i have tried everything and i still having itching and soreness. my scalp looks healthy, what can this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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