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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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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/19/2013

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

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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A member asked:

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?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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