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Causes Of Scalp Pain
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What is the cause of scalp pain after a few days of not washing your hair or putting it up in a ponytail?
Oil glands: Our hair follicles have natural oil glands which tends to keep the scalp soft, however, after couple o days it builds up to where it stiffens the roots of hair and hence the pain. ...Read more
Scalp (Definition)
Scalp is the part of the skin on the skull, deeply attached to the skull and has the hair shafts from it. Rest of the skin in the head like facial skin (beard) has only 2 layers -epidermis and dermis. Scalp has 5 different layers unlike facial skin/rest of skin all over body. Scalp-s-epidermis, c-conn. Tissue, a-aponeurosis, l-loose areolar conn. Tissue and p- pericranium attached ...Read more
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Secondary hyper Algesia related to MPD (jaw pain) is it causing my scalp pain, swallen, hair fall and excess oil?
Unrelated, see GP: To diagnose your condition, your doctor will review your symptoms, review your medical family and psychosocial history, and conduct a physical examination and tests. ...Read more
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Can anyone provide some specific reasons to what might cause scalp pain?
Scalp pain: There are various causes of scalp pain, including trauma, headache or infection. Injuries to the head, neck, scalp, skull or brain are commonly associated with scalp pain. Headaches may cause scalp pain as the result of vascular swelling, muscular tension, or nerve pain. Scalp pain is also caused by any condition that infects or irritates the surface of the scalp itself, such as skin disorders and. ...Read more
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What might be the cause of my scalp pain (seems like a pimple or 2 are there)?
Infection: This is possible scalp infection which requires oral antibiotics. See physician for evaluation and treatment. ...Read more
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Wat causes scalp burning pain, no rash, no cuts or lesions? Have trig neuralgia, fibromyalgia, CNS inflam, &perip neuro? Wat causes this? Help plz!
Nerve lesion: See neurologist to see if all your problems may be connected. ...Read more
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What could cause severe scalp burning sensation pain to the touch on right side of head nerve pain in right ear and still neck. Shingle is ruled out.
Neuralgia:
I would wonder how early shingles was ruled out? Early shingles does not leave any objective physical findings... Glosssopharyngeal neuralgia is uncommon and usually has a component within the throat as well.
Would see a neurologist to evaluate a deeper understanding of the situation.
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Could a pulled muscle or muscle spasm in the scalp cause a pain in the head?
Yes: Tension on Trapezius muscle is known to trigger headaches through upper cervical nerves via trigeminal-cervical reflex. ...Read more
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C5-C6 left paracentral broad-based disc bulge cause arm pain/tingling? Scalp tingling?
Dermatomes: A dermatome map will demonstrate that the C5/6 herniation can cause tingling, numbness, weakness in your biceps. Your scalp however contains dermatomes from C1, 2 and the three branches of the Trigeminal Nerve VI-III. You need an MRI of the Head/neck. See Neurology please. Any difficulty breathing please call 911 and go to the ER. Cervical roots 3, 4, 5 feed your diaphragm, can't breathe if pinched ...Read more
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Can eyestrain cause thorehead pain and scalp tingling and eye stiffness, even though I have been told my reading glasses are fine.
Yes, but...: Dry eyes can cause a large variety of symptoms as well. Try using artificial tears before and during reading. ...Read more
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Can a severe dry scalp cause pain and hair loss? Hair falling out in clumps and my husband said my scalp looks dry and flaky. Scalp feels tender
See a dermatologist: How long since delivery? Nursing? Any meds or vits not listed? Blood TSH and T4? Begin with a diagnosis by a skin specialist. Telogen effluvium is common after delivery. Skin and hair changes related to estrogen/ progesterone changes can be considered. Seborrheic dermatitis, infections, psoriasis, LE, and other diagnoses demand a skilled exam and evaluation to sort it out and begin specific thera ...Read more
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Would a C5-C6, mild left paracentral broad-based disc bulge & C6-C7, mild broad-based disc bulge cause arm/wrist pain? Tingling scalp? Help & thanks.
Possibly arm pain: A disc bulge at these levels can cause nerve irritation. C6 nerve pain can run down the arm on the thumb side and to the thumb. C7 nerve pain often involves the middle of the top of the forearm, wrist and the 2nd/3rd fingers. The scalp tingling is less likely to be from these disc issues. This could be occipital neuralgia. If I can help, then join my care team at www. Healthtap. Com/dr-clarkeholmes ...Read more
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Can C5-C6, mild left-paracentral broad-based disc bulge & C6-C7, mild broad-based disc bulge cause arm & wrist pain? Tingling scalp & forehead? Help!
Yes to arm issues: You do describe abnormalities in the neck that could cause pain and numbness of the arm/hand. However, if you are having specific joint pain that that is most likely not caused by the neck problems. Your scalp and forehead symptoms are most not likely caused by the neck problems and you need to discuss this with a medical provider. You may require a CT or MRI of the head to be complete. Good luck ...Read more
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Scalp pain with tenderness to touch and swollen scalp too what is the cause? I'm very worried
Get it evaluated: You are much too young for temporal arteritis so there must be another cause. It is likely a local problem but see a doctor to find out the cause. ...Read more
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How do you ease scalp pain and itch?
Itchy scalp: The severity, frequency and duration of an itchy scalp depend on the underlying cause. Some causes of an itchy scalp, such as dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis), can be relatively minor. However, an itchy scalp can also be due to more serious conditions, such as infection, inflammation, parasite infestation, autoimmune. ...Read more
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What is the definition or description of: scalp pain?
Painful scalp!: Painful scalp syndrome! Can now be shown by ultrasound to be periosteal inflammation of the skull. Can be related to some forms of arthritis! ...Read more
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Does scalp pain come from tmj?
Scalp/tmj connection:
There are muscles under your scalp. These are attached to the temporalis muscles (forehead).
So if you have muscle imbalance in the muscles that open and close your jaw, the scalp can be tightened as well.
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Scalp pain after having hair upswept?
Common.: Per Dr Jessica Wu -"it’s also a matter of your hair growing accustomed to being in one position. “The nerve endings get used to the hair being in that direction, ” she said. “Then when you take your hair down, the nerve endings get stimulated again, so your scalp feels more sensitive." REF: http://www. Huffingtonpost. Com/entry/hair-loss-ponytail_us_58adee2ae4b057efdce88d5e ...Read more
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My husband is having severe scalp pain. He has no hair and just the slightedt touch almost puts him in tears. What could be causing this to happen.
Shingles, infection: If the pain is localized to one side of the scalp, it could be shingles. If it is generalized it could be a bacterial infection. You don't specify how long this has been going on, but any severe pain, particularly in the head and neck area, should be addressed promptly. See your doctor asap. ...Read more
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I have a scalp pain for 5yrs I'm 21now its paiful that I cut my hair twice a year so Idont have to tie it up or something and I lost alot of it help!
Has this been: Medically evaluated? If not, the source of pain should be assessed. Besides conventional evaluation and treatment consider adjunctive treatment with acupuncture. ...Read more
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Why would a patients have severe "external" intermittent scalp pain on left side of head?
Neuralgia: Scalp pain can be caused by inflamed nerves, skin or blood vessels, from trauma, pressure or diabetes. ...Read more
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I m having severe scalp pain whenever I touch my hair or move it. Its been twi days but no relief evrn afrer washing my hair or even oiling it..
Pain: It seems you have o form of dysesthesia ; consider an out break of shingles, if so get an antiviral such as acyclovir and a steroid. Good luck ...Read more
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I have a sudden onset of scalp pain around the crown of my head. It is pretty severe and extremely tender to touch it is like a burning stinging?
Hard to say: You should see a dermatologist as soon as possible so a diagnosis can be made quickly. ...Read more
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I'm 27 male suffering scalp pain and serious hair loss feel like things inside my head help plz?
Scalp biopsy: Your symptoms could be scalp psoriasis. But the only way to diagnose you, you need to have scalp biopsy. Please, make an appointment with your dermatologist and have them get a scalp biopsy. ...Read more
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Scalp hurts too touch like someone is pulling my hair my right ear also hurts and just just had strep throats wondering about the scalp pain never had?
See a doctor: Sounds like you have pressure bulding in the right ear, possibly from the recent illness or an entirely new and separate illness. The scalp discomfort is likely, referred pain, due to the right ear issue (s). You need to have a doctor examine you. ...Read more
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I'm afraid that I have temporal arteritis becaise I have scalp pain with tender to touch and pne sode temple pain is it life threatening?
Get seen: It would be uncommon at your age, but if you are concerned, get checked by your physician. You may have any of several other entities. Temporal arteritis is tricky because it can blind a patient, though thankfully this isn't common. ...Read more
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Not dx'd but wondering if I should be evaluated for trigeminal neuralgia. Besides the shock-like pain behind same ear every time scalp pain top head.
Not typical: Does not exactly sound typical if trigeminal neuralgia. ...Read more
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35 y female. Severe burning scalp pain & hair loss. Normal thyroid &chemistry blood tests. Best management?
Dermatologist: If you have access to a skin doctor, I would recommend you see one. ...Read more
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Doc said I have occipital neuralgia, but I have a lot of tingling in frontal area around eye/cheek/forehead on right, lot of scalp pain?
See below: You could conceivably have a facial neuralgia involving trigeminal nerve, but the described area is not governed by the Greater Occipital Nerve of Arnold, and ergo, you are not having occipital neuralgia, as anatomy is very wrong. Would a Concierge visit help? ...Read more
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I have scalp pain in different spots that comes & goes. Derma dr gave me fluocinonide & I am also a 10 year breast cancer survivor. Pain burns & itchy?
What diagnosis?: You saw the appropriate specialist, a Dermatologist, for facial burning. It's very hard to diagnose dermatological disorders without seeing you in person. So, until you have strong contradictory evidence, trust your treating dermatologist and follow her/his treatment advice. Good luck! ...Read more
Scalp Pain (Definition)
Painful scalp syndrome! Can now be shown by ultrasound to be periosteal inflammation of the skull. Can be related to ...Read more