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What is scalp burning a sympyom of? no cuts, or rash, no new soap, can hardly shower my nerves are thatsensitive.

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Nerve irritation: Burning pain frequent results from a nerve irritation. Not sure why your nerves are irritated, but that might be found out by taking more history and doing physical exam. Side effect of a medicine is another plausible cause.

Answered 8/24/2013

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