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My scalp hurts! just at the top back of my head where my part ends, it comes and goes i don't ever put my hair up, what's this from?
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Have you been out in: The sun? Often our hair covers our scalp - except where our hair is parted. Thus one can develop a sun burn in that area. Take care.
Answered 9/19/2013
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Wen: You may have a sebaceous cyst or a wen in your scalp which you may irritate when you comb your hair consult a dermatologist for help.
Answered 6/2/2015
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